Emma Jane Richards

Emma Jane Richards, 85, of Quakertown, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Born on April 25, 1938, in Milford Township, she was a daughter of the late Clayton R. and Helen V. (Meyers) Roth, Sr.

Fondly referred to by many as "The Flower Lady" or "The Plant Lady," Emma owned and operated Richard's Plants in Quakertown for thirty-eight years. Although she retired in 2008, she would lend a hand and expertise whenever called upon by her daughter.

Outside of work, she was very active, spending much of her time outdoors and in her own gardens. She also belonged to Golden Agers of Pennsburg and Bally Senior Citizens.

She was a long-time member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown.

Emma will be remembered as a generous and kind person who always thought of others before herself.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by six brothers: Clayton, Jr., Arthur, Kenneth, Samuel, Robert, and Clarence Roth.

Emma will be lovingly remembered by two sons: Dean R. Richards, and his wife Donna, of Lititz; and Daniel R. Richards, and his wife Tracy, of Madelia, MN; one daughter: Roxie Richards, and her husband Mike, of Quakertown; two sisters: Ruth Pringle, of Levittown, and Betty Warnke, of Quakertown; ten grandchildren: Amber, Nicholas, Brittany, Krystal, Candice, Cameron, Daniel, Jr., Donald, Dennis, and Devin; and two great-grandchildren: Delaney and Milo. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Road, Quakertown, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service, in church, at 11:00am.

Interment will follow in West Swamp Cemetery, Quakertown.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.