Lee Ann was born June 18, 1936 in Butte, Montana to Frank and Eva (Patrick) Rozan. She passed away April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas after a short illness. She attended Greeley Grade School and graduated from Butte High School where she was a Majorette. On August 28, 1954 she married Joseph Gilbert "Gil" Richards at St Ann's Catholic Church. Four children followed and each were fortunate to attend private Catholic schools. Lee Ann worked outside the home when the children were older at Eddy's Bakery, Buttrey's Bakery and the Colonial Bakery. She always looked forward to her Thursday night bowling league. Gil and Lee Ann enjoyed travelling to Notre Dame football games with a large group of Butte fans, including a trip to Ireland and various locations in the U.S. Winters were spent in Arizona and Cabo San Lucas. Golf was a favorite pastime and she tried her luck in the casinos.

Lee Ann is survived by children: Kathy (Bob) Wyllie (Idaho Falls, ID), Barb Richards (Vancouver, WA) and Tim Richards (Houston, TX)

Grandchildren: Ryan (Melanie), Christopher and Shaun (Lisa) Smith, Sarah Revord, Stefanie (Trey) Klug, Jennifer (Josh) Coulombe, Airika (Ryan) Domen.

Great grandchildren: Tyson Winn, Henry, Bennett and Thomas Smith, Cole and Carter Smith, Ava Smith, Kaelen, Graysen and Logen Revord, Masen Vaughan, Maddox and Eylee Klug, Brooklynn and Ryker Coulombe, Emma, Mason and Olivia Domene.

Great-great grandchild: Tyler AtkinsonL

Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gil; son, Joe; grandson, Joey and brother, Rich Rozan.

A memorial will take place June 26th in Butte.

In Lee Ann's memory, donations are suggest to the Butte Emergency Food Bank, Butte Catholic Education or charity of the donor's choice.