of Little Rock, AR
May 19, 1968 - March 15, 2021
I am AMY LYNN RICHIE, 52, of Little Rock, Arkansas. On March 15, 2021, some may say I lost a three-year battle with breast cancer. I say quite the contrary as I WON this battle and declared the past three years a VICTORY. I am now in my Heavenly home and have an enriched and perfect body as God promises to all believers in Christ.
I was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 19, 1968 and grew up in Sherwood, Arkansas. In 1986, I graduated from Sylvan Hills High School with honors. From there, I attended the University of North Texas and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1991 with a major in accounting.
Surviving me is my husband, Wayne ''Oz'' Richie; daughters, Taylor and Sydney Ahart and their father, Wade Ahart; parents, Bob and Linda Knipe; nephews, Bradley and Justin Knipe; mother-in-law, Lois Richie of Mocksville, North Carolina; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers, and friends. My brother, Robbie Knipe, preceded me to Heaven.
My professional career has taken me from a part time job at McDonalds to wonderful places including Frank J. Wills Advertising Agency, The Arkansas Attorney General's office, National Bank of Arkansas, Arvest Bank, JPMS Cox Accounting Firm, and finally, Iberia Bank Mortgage. I have met hundreds of wonderful co-workers in my career that I call true friends.
I am also a proud member of the Church of Rock Creek where I am a volunteer and an usher. My church family helped me to grow closer to God and provided a wonderful path for the great relationship I have with my husband, family, and friends. Our teaching pastor, Greg Kirksey, performed our wedding vows and will conduct my final service. Oz and I were married in an art gallery. Special thanks to The Art Group Gallery in Pleasant Ridge Town Center.
I also love convertibles and have owned three of them. I am very happy to belong to the Porsche Club, British Motoring Club of Arkansas, and am proud to be part of a wonderful group of ladies called the ''Porsche Princesses''. I will be cremated and have requested my ashes be scattered in the wind during an upcoming fun run with my fellow car club members.
I love to help all people, stray cats and dogs, and feed the wild animals in the green belt behind our home. These are all God's creatures too. In lieu of flowers, cards, and food, I am asking for memorials / donations in my honor be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/amys-fur-babies?qid=f1e5b7e8a9ca208cbcbd2fa6ff63dec9 to continue my passion for helping the needy and needs of the animals.
My final service will be made at Roller Chenal Funeral Home at 2 pm Saturday, March 27th, 2021 with visitation beginning at 1 pm. Everyone must wear their own mask.
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16 Condolence(s)
Rachel Weaver
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Amy, my beautiful cousin, you truly were an amazing beautiful soul! Thank you for the love, support and encouragement you have given me. I love you Amy!
Catherine & Ron Hughes
Thursday, April 1, 2021
While we never had the privilege of meeting Amy, we heard about her brave journey from Wayne, who was helping us sort out a dilapidated sound system in our home last fall. We admired her spirit and grit and her joy of living through the glimpse of her that Wayne shared with us. Reading about her now on these pages confirms all that Wayne told us. What a gift she must have been to those who were lucky enough to have been in her orbit in this life.
Catherine & Ron Hughes
Denise Richmond
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Her family at IberiaBank will truly miss our angel she was a special lady and a true fighter....God Bless Her
Ralph Vogel
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Oz I am so sorry for your loss but know she is not gone just waiting. Ralph
Jean Milner
Friday, March 26, 2021
Blessings to Oz, your daughters & family. They have physically lost such a beautiful lady but spiritually Amy you will be with them always.
Debbie Oakes
Friday, March 26, 2021
To my sweet Friend Amy: you were always a light in my work day. I am so glad that we developed our long-distance friendship. I am so glad that you now at peace. I will miss your wit and your beautiful charm. Thank you for working with me for these past 8 years. Fly free and be your joy. To Amy's family, my heart and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your wife/mom was just such a joy to have as part of my work family! She was such a source of smiles after I lost my husband to cancer in 2018. I wish you peace and many, many, many joyful memories of this amazing woman.
Judy and Bob Ross
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The British Motoring Club of Arkansas sends their deepest condolences to Wayne and family.
Terri Cowell
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
I miss you. I am so sad that you're gone. I know we will meet again, but the in-between time is hard! I am praying daily for your girls, your husband, parents, and others who are grieving for you. You touched so many of us with your sweet spirit and your loss is felt in a huge way. Until we meet again.
Carol Robinson
Sunday, March 21, 2021
I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Amy for a number of years. She was so wonderful and so kind. I truly loved this beautiful friend. What a great tribute to her. My heart is with her family and friends.
Reina Farley
Sunday, March 21, 2021
I met Amy at the Carti Cancer Retreat. My husband and I had known her husband for years but had never met his new wife until then. Amy’s smile lit up the room. We became not only Cancer sisters but friends. She was my hero. We both fought Cancer together but her fight was so much harder than mine. I loved her dearly and although I am devastated by her loss, I know she is with Jesus and I will see her again some day. We are praying for Wayne, Sydney, Taylor and the rest of her family and friends. RIL
Markham Howe
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Amy bravely fought her fight with cancer and gave each of us an example of faith and determination during times of suffering. No doubt, she entered the gates of heaven with a smile on her face and love for Jesus, her savior. No more pain. No more suffering. Just pure love.
Peace be with Oz, her girls, friends and extended family.
Mike & Melinda Warren
Saturday, March 20, 2021
My beautiful cousin Amy! Beautiful on the outside and the inside. We will miss you, but know you will be waiting on the other side to greet us into heaven. This isn’t a goodbye but a ‘see you in a little while.’ We love you!
Kathy Wittum
Friday, March 19, 2021
Amy, I thank God for His blessing to allow our paths to cross on this earth. You are a beautiful sister-in-Christ. We will miss you, though I am so happy you are no longer in pain and are instead in that perfect body and mansion Christ prepared for you. Love Kathy
Jennifer Brittian
Friday, March 19, 2021
Amy, you were an amazing fighter. I am so proud to call you a friend. Selfishly I wanted you to stay on earth a little longer, we had a cruise to take together. My prayers go out to your husband and daughters. I pray they find peace in your memories. Thank you for all the support over the years. You will be missed. Love you JB
Helen Massara
Friday, March 19, 2021
I met Amy 3 years ago when I moved to Arkansas from California and joined The Church at Rock Creek. As a Greeter at church, I found her to be very sweet and took a liking to her immediately. She has been in my daily prayers ever since I found out about her cancer diagnosis. May you rest in peace Sweet Amy.
Kathy Wittum
Friday, March 19, 2021
Amy, I thank God for His blessing to allow our paths to cross on this earth. You are a beautiful sister-in-Christ. We will miss you, though I am so happy you are no longer in pain and are instead in that perfect body and mansion Christ prepared for you. Love Kathy