Memories of Amy Richards

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Amy Richards

Sterling, VA

December 16, 1961 - August 17, 2025

Dec 16, 1961 - Aug 17, 2025

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Maureen DeArmitt

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Jenn Richards

Tim Richards

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Maureen DeArmitt

I'm so sorry for your profound loss. Amy was pure love and a dear friend. Our hearts are breaking for all... Read more I'm so sorry for your profound loss. Amy was pure love and a dear friend. Our hearts are breaking for all of you. Rest easy... Read more I'm so sorry for your profound loss. Amy was pure ... Read more

Rowena Murphy

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was such a special person and will surely be missed.

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Cynthia Gardner

As cousins, I will always cherish our childhood memories, including summer family gatherings at our grandmother's Folly Beach house. I know Amy did as well. I am so sorry and may you have peace in knowing she is with our Savior.

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Jenn Richards

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Tim Richards

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Luann Ensminger

CPAC 2024

— with Amy, Dana Clark and Luann Ensminger

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Jenn Richards

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Tim Richards

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Luann Ensminger

Amy was a “people collector” and people connector. I am honored to have known her.

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Jenn Richards

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Alicia Daniels DeBow

Gettysburg, PA, USA

This was visiting Amy and Rick a couple of years ago.

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Jenn Richards

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Jenn Richards

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Bailey Thunstrom

Rest in peace🤍😢 Thank you for everything you did for me and my family. I will forever cherish all the conversations... Read more Rest in peace🤍😢 Thank you for everything you did for me and my family. I will forever cherish all the conversations and things... Read more Rest in peace🤍😢 Thank you for everything you did for... Read more

Lisa McFarlane

So sad to learn about the passing of Amy. We both volunteered and her energy and experience was always appreciated. May she rest in peace.

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Jenn Richards

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Virginia Wiser

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Janie Gant

I’m so shocked and saddened to lose my sweet cousin at such a young age. Amy, you were a woman full of passion, guts and perseverance through many trials in your life. Patsy, Cindy and I will miss you on our planned 2026 cousin trip. You were always my favorite cousin to hang out with. I regret that we didn’t do it sooner. Rick, Jenn, Kevin, and Tim and all the grands; I’m deeply sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all.

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Virginia Wiser

Jenn Richards

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Cynthia Gardner

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Dana Clark

Met Amy many years ago through a mutual friend, Lori Pepio. It was instant friendship. I know others will understand that feeling. She was all about others ... how could she lift their spirits ... how could she help ... with whom could she share laughter? To say that she will be sorely missed just doesn't come close. May she soar with angels ...

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Virginia Wiser

Jenn Richards

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Rita Berlin

Maureen DeArmitt

Dana Clark

Pat Clarke

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Tim Lane

I am in Disbelief...I've known her for 48 years, so many wonderful memories, she was always and is an Angel. Please Dear Lord comfort her entire Family during this time...We are so sorry. Until we meet again Dear Beautiful Friend. 🙏💔 We would ride around in my car during High School in Vienna, just talking and having Fun enjoying each other's company. I had The Pure Prairie League cassette tape album and I would purposely play the song "Amy" over and over, she would smile, laugh and her eyes twinkled. Love You Amy.

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Jenn Richards

Virginia Wiser

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Maureen DeArmitt

Dave Gledhill

Mary Young

Tiffany Polifko

My condolences to Amy’s family and friends. I am deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Amy was genuine and such a warm, fun lady.

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Jenn Richards

Virginia Wiser

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Jeff Wagner

Jenn Richards

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Mary Young

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Jeff Wagner

Old high school friends getting together at American Legion post 177 Old high school friends getting together at American Legion post 177 Old high school friends getting together at American... Read more

Jeff Wagner

Jenn Richards

Mary Young

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Jeff Wagner

Oakton 79 40th reunion. Oakton 79 40th reunion. Oakton 79 40th reunion.

Harriett Condon

Very sad to learn of Amy’s passing. Have only known her for a few years but she was a kindred spirit and we instantly became good friends. Will really miss her and so sorry for her beloved family.

Harriett Condon

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Jenn Richards

Virginia Wiser

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Rita Berlin

I am so sorry to have heard the news. She was the epitome of kindness as I lived with her for a year before moving to NC. Oh how I trusted her, and the laughs we'd have. Let's remember her for her love of her family, RIck, her friends, the positive difference she made in students lives in education, politics, the USO. It was who Amy was, her "why's" in life. She will definitely be missed. May she rest in eternal peace. My prayers and sympathies to her family and Rick!!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

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Jenn Richards

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Beth Boty

We met as next door neighbor in vienna I guess around ages 4-5 , we’d get dressed up in our mom’s bridesmaids dresses n mr gouge would drive us to the McDonald’s as we rode up on the back on the convertible mustang ! We were fun ! We’d also go out on the Chesapeake and take the dingy out on our own , partners in crime! After we moved up north I’d fly back down in hs like every other week n Amy would meet me on the tarmac with margaritas in her green Camaro n we'd go to clubs and drag race ! We spent time in ocean city ! Ooh boy !! We celebrated our weddings n the births of our children unfortunately the deaths of our siblings and parents ,sadly . But Amy n her family came to our summer home , one time I’m sure smelling like skunk !’ The first time I heard Eminem was with her son Tim I had just recently sent her pics of us and our kids fun times I’ll miss her tremendously

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Jenn Richards

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Kenneth Quinn

Known and been friends with Amy for 30yrs. Amazing person. Will miss her. She got me back into umpiring.... Read more Known and been friends with Amy for 30yrs. Amazing person. Will miss her. She got me back into umpiring. Forever greatfull. ... Read more Known and been friends with Amy for 30yrs. Amazing ... Read more

Jonathan Emord

I send my condolences to Amy’s family and friends. She was a stalwart supporter of mine and a wonderful person. It is a great tragedy to lose such a fine person who loved her country so very much. May God bless her soul and may God grant her family and friends solace and the fondness of memories of a life well led.

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Jenn Richards

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Denise Russo

I’ve known Amy for quite a few years and we have had so many good times together. Amy was the most passionate person about things she believed in that I’ve ever met. She will be truly truly missed. My heart is breaking. Rest in peace, my friend.

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Jenn Richards

Virginia Wiser

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Laura Homan Lacey

Amy was such a good friend at VBC- summer camps, sleep overs… then in high school double dates and REO Speed wagon. Love you dear old friend. Prayers for your family.

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Jenn Richards

Virginia Wiser

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Troella Tyznik

My sincere warm loving heart felt condolences 🙏 for an awesome most beautiful sweet precious friend Amy.

Amy always with a smile and ready to listen and help from the depths of her heart and soul.

Four of us friend recently went for lunch that we ended enjoyed tremendously and added to the treasurable times and memories we always shared

The world lost a treasure and the heavens gained an Angel 😇 and for us to always remember Amy the star on Earth 🌎 and in the Heavens lighting the entire Universe

Amy you would always be with us

Cherish your friendship always

Troella

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Jenn Richards

Luann Ensminger

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Teri Runco

The Runco's are so saddened by your loss and we will miss our long time neighbor who was such a part of our Stafford Ct family. Amy and I (Teri) shared a true love for honoring our vets. I am a volunteer for Honor Flights and I would always see Amy at the airport in her orange shirt greeting and honoring our vets. She usually texted me to tell me if she was there or not if we missed each other on an honor flight day. As I have an Honor flight this Wednesday it will be especially hard not to see her smiling and energetic face greeting our vets. So many memories of you kids growing up and all the conversations we had about basketball and especially Coach Hawes who was such an influence in our boy's lives. Our family is sending all of you big hugs and lots of love as you navigate through this difficult time.

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