Marla Kaye Richards

Marla Kaye Richards, 59, of Indianapolis, passed away at Community East Hospital on September 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with her health. Marla was born on August 1, 1961 in Sullivan, Indiana. On June 23, 1997 she was united in marriage to Kevin Richards; Kevin survives.

A caring person, Marla was an excellent mother and grandmother. She loved caring for children. In her earlier years, she enjoyed hiking and fishing when she was healthy. Strong willed and determined, Marla persevered through the difficult early years of her life all the way until the end; it is that positive determination that she will be fondly remembered for by all of her family and friends.

Marla is preceded in death by her father, Charles Jarrett and her granddaughter, Myla Brown.

Along with her husband, Marla is survived by her mother, Lois (Hufford) Jarrett; her children, Jennifer Bruce, Shane Jarrett, Julia Haste, Ryan and Tamara Richards; her grandchildren, Blaze Holman, Nova Brown, and Yuna Brown; her brothers, Steve and Mark Jarrett, and Rodney Shepherd; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 12 Noon, Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, with a gathering there from 11 a.m. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for Marla’s family.