Harlingen, TX -
Paula J. Richards, 64, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Harlingen Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1951 in Weslaco, Texas to Paul and Shirley Parker. Paula was raised in Arroyo City and attended Los Fresnos High School. She worked with the City of Primera for 33 years as the Assistant City Secretary and resided in Harlingen for the last 12 years.
Paula is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Richards; daughter, Shirley Richards; grandson, Parker Richards; and brother, James Parker.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Weeks; grandchildren, Sadie Richards, Dalton, Dustin, and Destiny Weeks; great grandchildren, Ryan and Dylan Herrera; brother, Don Parker (Celeste); several nephews and nieces; and her K-9 companion, "Big Boy".
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel with Br. Harold Parker officiating. Interment will follow to Heavenly Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Dalton Weeks, Dustin Weeks, John Longoria, Sam Longoria, Thomas Brown, and Faustino Ochoa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paula's daughter, Michelle Weeks.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.