Lenore Elizabeth Richards

Lenore B. Richards, age 89, wife of the late Charles H. "Chocky" Richards, Jr. of Narvon, formerly of Chester Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in the Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron. Born on February 6, 1937 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Lenore E. "Libby" (Campbell) and Glenn O. Beener, Sr. Lenore and Chocky celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary last year. Lenore attended Phoenixville High School. She worked for West Vincent Township for many years, serving in multiple roles including Secretary, Treasurer, Supervisor and Roadmaster. Lenore then continued her career as a professional nanny, treating the children she was entrusted with as she would her own. An avid reader, Lenore was also a talented pianist, who played by ear. She performed on trombone in Walter Sample's High School Dance Band, and sang as a member of the Coventry Singers as well as in various church choirs. Lenore served as an Owen J. Roberts band chaperone, and attended many rock concerts with her daughter in addition to being a lifelong fan of Frank Sinatra. She loved vacationing at the beach with her family, first on Long Beach Island, NJ and later on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Lenore was a member of Linfield United Church of Christ. Lenore loved riding her own horses on the old family farm, namely Timmy and Cadet, a retired Philadelphia Police horse. She also cherished time spent riding with her husband Chocky and his horse Blackie. Animals in general were close to her heart, and the family always had a cat and a dog as pets. Lenore is survived by two children, Charles Scott Richards, husband of Sandy (Thompson), and Deborah Hammond; one brother, Glenn O. Beener, Jr, husband of the late Betty (Arters) Beener; several nieces, nephews and cousins; Michael Kopycienski, husband of Clara; and her former son-in-law, Dan Hammond. She was preceded in death by a niece, Ginger (Beener) Smith, wife of Jim Smith; and her in-laws Charles H., Sr. and Rae (Evans) Richards. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 1920 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pastor Peter Detterline officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508, to Linfield United Church of Christ, 25 Reformed Road, Linfield, PA 19468 or to St. Peter United Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron and Hospice and Community Care, Lancaster for their kindness and excellent care during her stay.

Lenore Elizabeth Richards

February 6, 1937 - March 29, 2026