Yvonne Richard's Obituary
Yvonne Elaine Richard passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at her St. Louis, Missouri residence.
Yvonne was born on November 6, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Newman Richard, Sr. and Nancy Richard (nee Walsh). She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey M. Gile, Sr. and her brother, Neuman Richard, Jr.
Yvonne is survived by her loving children: Neal (Kayla) Richard, Jeffrey (Brea) Gile, Jr., and Amber Richard; siblings: Robert (Nancy) Peek and Connie (Dave) Hopkins.
She was also a loving aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Yvonne had a vibrant spirit and a deep love for creativity and adventure. She found joy in art, had a passion for horror movies and video games.. Above all, she cherished being a mother. Yvonne also had a special fondness for collecting trinkets, each one a small treasure that reflected her unique personality and love for the little things in life.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Hughes Funeral Alternatives, 3211 Sublette Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63111 in the coming weeks. Details of the service will be posted here when finalized.
If desired, contributions can be made to your local food pantry or animal shelter.
Aquamation services provided by Hughes Funeral Alternatives in St. Louis, Missouri. Family and friends can sign an online guestbook at https://www.HughesFA.com.
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