Marie Richards, age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, 2017. She was a member of Burnett’s Creek Church for over 50 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by husband Carlos Richards; parents Johnny and Polly Cooper Blackburn, grandparents George and Hallie Cooper. She is survived by son Allen Richards, and wife Lillian, granddaughter Talisha Richards Davis, and husband Scotty, great-grandchildren Austin, Alissa, and Baby Allen, sister Delores Dotson Byassee, and husband Michael, nieces Melissa Dotson Davis, husband Billy, and Robin Dotson Reed, husband Shane, great-nieces Savannah Davis, Landri, and Laci Reed, great-nephew Noah Dalton, special friend Brenda Hill, and numerous extended family and friends. A very special thank you to Smokey Mountain Hospice for their care and compassion. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, with funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Brenda Hill will be officiating. Friends and family will then travel in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery for an interment that will immediately follow. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. 865-688-2331