Martha T. Richards, 89, went to her heavenly home September 29, 2011 at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood, Kansas. She was born May 5, 1922 at Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Delbert Lee and Minnie Emaline (Engleman) Tucker. She married Oscar Cline Richards October 14, 1950 at Great Bend. He died January 30, 1993. A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mrs. Richards graduated from York College, York, Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Science in 1944. She also studied voice in college and was blessed with a beautiful operatic voice that was enjoyed by all who heard it. She worked at First National Bank for more than fifty years, retiring as a vice president. Mount Pleasant Church was Martha's church home throughout her life where she often sang and played the piano. She also enjoyed attending Faith Community Church. Country life suited her and was a passion. Living on the family farm, working outside, and feeding the cattle in the middle of winter were sources of tremendous joy and deep satisfaction. Survivors include one daughter, Sara McDougall and her husband Barry, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one step-son, Ken Richards and his wife Susan, Arlington, Texas; one sister, Mary Lee Adams and her husband James F., Great Bend; five grandchildren: Heather McDougall, Justin McDougall, Brad Richards, Doug Richards, and Karen Granger; one niece, Alice Butler-Smith; and eight grandchildren. Martha was a gift to her family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Faith Community Church with Pastors Sandy Kennedy and Fred Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Gideons International or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.