Anne Irvine Walters Richards, 83, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Homestead Hills in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Anne was born July 27, 1938 in New York City to Charles Rufus Walters, Sr. and Annie Irvine Marion Walters.
Anne spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenwood, South Carolina. She graduated with a B.A. from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina and while there she met the love of her life, Frederick Richards, II of Charleston, South Carolina. After marrying in 1962, Anne and Fred lived in Charleston, where Fred attended The Medical University of South Carolina. They then settled permanently in Winston-Salem, where Fred worked as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Wake Forest University. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2007.
In addition to supporting her husband's career and raising a family, Anne was involved with many local organizations. She worked as a docent with the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and served as president of the Old North State chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also volunteered with the Medical Center Guild of Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed hosting gatherings at her home, especially for her local play reading group.
She was a dedicated member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church for more than 50 years. In 1997, she completed the program of Theological Education by the Capital Extension Education for Ministry as provided and administered by the School of Theology of the University of the South (Sewanee).
Anne will be remembered for her kind and gentle manner, her warm hugs, her banana bread, and her love for her family. She loved to garden and enjoyed sharing flowers with her many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her brother, C. Rufus Walters Jr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Walters Miyake (Northrup "Notch") of Rochester, NY and her children, Frederick Richards III (Suzanne) of Washington, DC; Laura Anne Craig (Ralph) of Elkin, NC; Charles Patrick Richards, M.D. (Juliana) of Winston-Salem, NC; and six grandchildren.
The family is most grateful to the caregivers with Live Long Well Care who took such good care of Anne, especially over the past two years.
A funeral for Anne will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11 am with a reception to follow. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Anne W. and Frederick Richards II, MD Endowed Fund for Cancer Research, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, c/o Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 571021, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1021.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 23, 2022.
Anne spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenwood, South Carolina. She graduated with a B.A. from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina and while there she met the love of her life, Frederick Richards, II of Charleston, South Carolina. After marrying in 1962, Anne and Fred lived in Charleston, where Fred attended The Medical University of South Carolina. They then settled permanently in Winston-Salem, where Fred worked as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Wake Forest University. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2007.
In addition to supporting her husband's career and raising a family, Anne was involved with many local organizations. She worked as a docent with the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and served as president of the Old North State chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also volunteered with the Medical Center Guild of Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed hosting gatherings at her home, especially for her local play reading group.
She was a dedicated member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church for more than 50 years. In 1997, she completed the program of Theological Education by the Capital Extension Education for Ministry as provided and administered by the School of Theology of the University of the South (Sewanee).
Anne will be remembered for her kind and gentle manner, her warm hugs, her banana bread, and her love for her family. She loved to garden and enjoyed sharing flowers with her many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her brother, C. Rufus Walters Jr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Walters Miyake (Northrup "Notch") of Rochester, NY and her children, Frederick Richards III (Suzanne) of Washington, DC; Laura Anne Craig (Ralph) of Elkin, NC; Charles Patrick Richards, M.D. (Juliana) of Winston-Salem, NC; and six grandchildren.
The family is most grateful to the caregivers with Live Long Well Care who took such good care of Anne, especially over the past two years.
A funeral for Anne will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11 am with a reception to follow. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Anne W. and Frederick Richards II, MD Endowed Fund for Cancer Research, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, c/o Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 571021, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1021.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 23, 2022.
Anne Irvine Walters Richards, 83, died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Homestead Hills in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Anne was born July 27, 1938 in New York City to Charles Rufus Walters, Sr. and Annie Irvine Marion Walters.
Anne spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenwood, South Carolina. She graduated with a B.A. from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina and while there she met the love of her life, Frederick Richards, II of Charleston, South Carolina. After marrying in 1962, Anne and Fred lived in Charleston, where Fred attended The Medical University of South Carolina. They then settled permanently in Winston-Salem, where Fred worked as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Wake Forest University. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2007.
In addition to supporting her husband's career and raising a family, Anne was involved with many local organizations. She worked as a docent with the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and served as president of the Old North State chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also volunteered with the Medical Center Guild of Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed hosting gatherings at her home, especially for her local play reading group.
She was a dedicated member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church for more than 50 years. In 1997, she completed the program of Theological Education by the Capital Extension Education for Ministry as provided and administered by the School of Theology of the University of the South (Sewanee).
Anne will be remembered for her kind and gentle manner, her warm hugs, her banana bread, and her love for her family. She loved to garden and enjoyed sharing flowers with her many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her brother, C. Rufus Walters Jr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Walters Miyake (Northrup "Notch") of Rochester, NY and her children, Frederick Richards III (Suzanne) of Washington, DC; Laura Anne Craig (Ralph) of Elkin, NC; Charles Patrick Richards, M.D. (Juliana) of Winston-Salem, NC; and six grandchildren.
The family is most grateful to the caregivers with Live Long Well Care who took such good care of Anne, especially over the past two years.
A funeral for Anne will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11 am with a reception to follow. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Anne W. and Frederick Richards II, MD Endowed Fund for Cancer Research, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, c/o Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 571021, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1021.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 23, 2022.
Anne spent her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina and Greenwood, South Carolina. She graduated with a B.A. from Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina and while there she met the love of her life, Frederick Richards, II of Charleston, South Carolina. After marrying in 1962, Anne and Fred lived in Charleston, where Fred attended The Medical University of South Carolina. They then settled permanently in Winston-Salem, where Fred worked as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Wake Forest University. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2007.
In addition to supporting her husband's career and raising a family, Anne was involved with many local organizations. She worked as a docent with the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and served as president of the Old North State chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also volunteered with the Medical Center Guild of Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed hosting gatherings at her home, especially for her local play reading group.
She was a dedicated member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church for more than 50 years. In 1997, she completed the program of Theological Education by the Capital Extension Education for Ministry as provided and administered by the School of Theology of the University of the South (Sewanee).
Anne will be remembered for her kind and gentle manner, her warm hugs, her banana bread, and her love for her family. She loved to garden and enjoyed sharing flowers with her many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her brother, C. Rufus Walters Jr. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Walters Miyake (Northrup "Notch") of Rochester, NY and her children, Frederick Richards III (Suzanne) of Washington, DC; Laura Anne Craig (Ralph) of Elkin, NC; Charles Patrick Richards, M.D. (Juliana) of Winston-Salem, NC; and six grandchildren.
The family is most grateful to the caregivers with Live Long Well Care who took such good care of Anne, especially over the past two years.
A funeral for Anne will be held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11 am with a reception to follow. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Anne W. and Frederick Richards II, MD Endowed Fund for Cancer Research, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, c/o Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 571021, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1021.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 23, 2022.
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