Amy Dell Gardner Richards, 40 of Caledonia, MS passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her residence. Visitation was Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 2:00 PM in Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Hazel Seichrist officiating and Bro. Justin Wilcher assisting. Interment will be at Living Faith Tabernacle Cemetery, Columbus, MS with Lowndes Funeral Home directing. Ms. Richards was born in Jacksonville, AR on October 15, 1974 to Martin "Buddy" and Cathy Wilcher Gardner. She was a member of Word of Life Church, Columbus, MS . Ms. Richards was a teacher for 15 years having taught at Franklin Academy and Noxubee County Schools. She was a loving and dedicated mother and she was loved by all who knew her. Ms. Richards is survived by her daughter-Karlie Nicole Richards, Caledonia, MS; parents-Martin "Buddy" and Cathy Wilcher Gardner, Caledonia, MS; brothers- Timmy (Lisa) Gardner, Beaverton, AL and Joey (Becky) Gardner, Caledonia, MS; a host of Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Pallbearers will be Bo Gardner, Triston Gardner, Marty Moss, Tommy Wilcher, Chad Wilcher and Brad Wilcher. Memorials may be made to Amy Richards Memorial Fund, c/o Lowndes Funeral Home, 1131 N Lehmberg Rd., Columbus, MS 39702.