Deborah Gayle Pettitt-Richard

Posted on November 11, 2022

Deborah Gayle Pettitt-Richard, 64, passed away early in the morning of Nov. 5, 2022, in Tallahassee. She was born July 26, 1958, in Charleston, S.C. to Raymond Paul Pettitt and Bonnie Ruth Pettitt. Mrs. Richard was a Baptist and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Perry, before her health started to decline in recent years. She was a devoted wife and loving mother who will be greatly missed by all. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Raymond Paul Pettitt and Bonnie Ruth Pettitt. Mrs. Richard is survived by: her husband, Henry L Richard Jr. (Bo); son, Henry L. (Crystal) Richard III (Richie); grandchildren, Christian and Colbie Richard; and her brothers, Paul Pettitt, James Pettitt, and Christopher Pettitt; as well as many nieces and nephews. Her family will host guests at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 4-6 p.m. Friends may sign the online guest book at www. joepburnsfuneralhomes. com.