Wanzie Mary Morrison Richard

Wanzie Morrison Richard, 87, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Wanzie was born December 7, 1938, in Morgan City, the daughter of Charles Morrison Sr. and Aline Arcemont Morrison.

Wanzie was a nurturing spirit who poured her heart into her family and home. With a passion for gardening and an eye for beautiful flowers, Wanzie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her kitchen was a warm haven filled with the delicious aromas of home-cooked meals, where family gathered to share stories, laughter, and love. Her spirit was a vibrant bloom that enriched the lives of everyone around her. Wanzie's life was a testament to devotion and resilience.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 69 years, John Richard; three children, Stephen Richard and wife Elaine, Lisa Strahan and husband Lynn, Sharon Ramirez and husband Manuel, grandchildren, Benjamin Strahan, Jonathan Ramirez (Carrie), Margaret Kelly (Peter), Katherine Albarado, and Elizabeth Ramirez; great-grandchildren, Nora Ramirez, Luca Ramirez, and Mia Albarado; two brothers, Charles Morrison Jr. and Ira Morrison.

Wanzie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Aline Morrison; son, Troy G. Richard; seven siblings, Lily Mae Tabor, Ethel Hebert, Gloria Wiggins, Clara Bailey, Juanita Bailey, Hilda Gaudet, and Andrew Morrison; mother and father-in-law, Aubrey and Mary Louise Richard.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Ramirez, Benjamin Strahan, Stephen Richard, Manuel Ramirez, Peter Kelly, and Lynn Strahan.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Maison Jardin for their care and loving environment for mom. And also, to her devoted, loving caregivers: Tynoa, Stacy, Pat, Mona, and Vivian; we are so thankful for your compassionate love and care that you gave our mom.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia, with Father Joe Chacko officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m., until the time of Mass. After Mass, Wanzie will be laid to rest in the St. Andrew Catholic Church Cemetery.