Ethel Lee Richards, age 76 of New Hope, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Signature Colonial Nursing Home in Bardstown.  She was born November 11, 1944 in New Hope.  She formerly attended Rolling Fork Baptist Church.

Ethel was preceded in death by her father and mother, Leonard and Leola Parkerson Harris; one sister, Dorothy Underwood; two brothers, Junior and Buddy Harris.

Survivors include six children, Vicky Lynn Helson (David) of Blachard, Oklahoma, Ralph "Bugs" Richards (Dana Moore) of New Albany, Indiana, Bill Richards (Wanda) of Shepherdsville, Darrell Glenn Richards (Lisa) of Louisville, Donna Richards and Pam Mattingly (Joe) all of New Hope; 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Mattingly (Pat) of Raywick and Mary Jo Price of Bardstown.

Funeral Services will be private at Mattingly Funeral Home with burial in Rolling Fork Baptist Church Cemetery of Gleanings.  Rev. Dan Durham will officiate.