Born June 20, 2011 in Macon, Georgia
Passed November 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida
In loving memory of Emmy Lea Richard.
Our beautiful Emmy Lea Richard gained her wings and went to be with our Lord on November 15, 2024. She was born on June 20, 2011 in Macon, Georgia to Justin and Kristina Richard. She was the joy of their life.
Emmy attended Longleaf Elementary School and was in 8th grade at Johnson Junior High School at the time of her passing. At Johnson Junior High she was a member of the Cambridge Program and the National Junior Honor Society. She was also a member of Dance Mania’s Junior Jazz Small and Junior Variety All Star Teams. She was a talented and beautiful dancer and loved showing off her hard work with some of her best friends by her side. Emmy attended Faith Fellowship’s Vacation Bible School for many years as a student. It was always one of the highlights of her summer. When she became too old to attend, she became a volunteer to help other children learn God’s love.
To know Emmy meant to know her beautiful smile, and she was always smiling. Her spirit touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She loved her family and friends with all her heart and was a devoted sister to her brother, Grady. You could find Emmy always looking out for her brother and teaching him to do many things. She will forever be his protector and supporter. Her family was her world, and she filled their lives with joy and unforgettable memories. She believed in spreading kindness and always did so through both her actions and words, which will be a legacy that she leaves behind for all of her loved ones.
Emmy embraced life with open arms and showed us to love fiercely and live fully present. She loved her cats, Maeve and Millie, her rabbit, Moose, and her new puppy, Nelli. Her boundless love for animals mirrored her gentle heart, reminding us of the beauty of kindness. She was an advocate for animal rescue and adoption.
Emmy is survived by her parents, Justin and Kristina Richard, and her brother, Grady, her grandparents, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 am at Faith Fellowship Church. A gathering of family and friends will follow at 1:00 pm at 3965 Lakebreeze Boulevard in Melbourne, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, her parents are requesting that you honor Emmy by supporting the search for a cure for her brother’s CTNNB1 syndrome (www.curectnnb1.org) or by donating to the local humane society, animal shelter, or animal rescue.
19 entries.
Elijah
from
Macon, GA September 5, 2026
I knew emmy personally and i know some of her friends and mother. We went to the same middle school and high school. Ill always miss you and happy late 15th birthday. I wasn't able to come to church the Sunday after you passed love u
hi! i am so so so sorry for your loss. i learned about emmy from the video her friends and mom made for her 15th birthday, which was so sweet btw. she seems like she is such a sweet girl as well as her friends and im sending prayers for your family or whoever may be reading this. wherever she is now, she is smiling because of what an amazing group of friends and family she has. you got this, and you can get through this even if it seems like you never will. she’s watching over you from heaven 💗🪽
Hello, I’ve heard emmys story from her 15th birthday party. I am so sorry for your loss. You are so strong but you will get through this! She’s watching over you ❤️❤️
hello, I'm so sorry for your loss. I heard about her from her 15th birthday party that her wonderful mom and friends did. She is such a wonderful girl, she was so young, though I know God has a plan.
rest in peace <3
I was on YouTube and I saw this video of you guys giving Emmy a birthday party, this is really heartwarming to see knowing that most people don't do this as much, I would love if someone did that for me, Fly high Emmy.
8-9-26
I never knew Emmy but I came across her story on YouTube and wanted to learn more about her and what happened. With what I know about her all I can say is that she was a gorgeous young faithful kind young girl and that she will forever be remembered. I'm so very sorry for yalls loss and may Emmy Lea Richardson rest in in peace with our loving Lord and Savior.❤️❤️❤️
I did not know Emmy, however I have seen a few videos that her friends and family have posted and I could see how much they love her and miss her. Her story will stay with me forever, I am so sorry for your loss and may God and the angels look after her for eternity 💖
I am so very sorry for your loss and I pray that God give your family strength during this difficult time. I am going to miss my former student Emmy and her contagious smile she was such a great blessing to teach. Never a problem and always on task.
Mrs. Morris
Culinary Teacher
I did in fact know Emmy, she was very sweet. She was my friend Taylor best friend. Every day she would walk around school with a smile on her face and always had a positive attuite to her peers and family. I am so sorry for the loss she will be missed by many.
My classroom doesn’t seem the same without Emmy. I loved her smile! And her determination with her studies. Love to her family. Thank you for sharing her with me the last two years.
I did not teach Emmy but I had many a conversation with her in 7th and 8th graded. She always had nice things to say and made me laugh. She will be missed!
Born June 20, 2011 in Macon, Georgia