Debra Moore Richard passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home at the age of 62. Born to the late Clinton Harlan Moore and Cherry Howze Moore, Debra was a vivacious, loving, and caring person who touched the lives of everyone she met. She was a graduate of Walker High, Denham Springs Beauty College and Blue Cliff Career College. Debra worked as a cosmetologist for period of time. She then began her career at MMR as an administrative assistant for many years. Later she found her calling as a licensed orthopedic massage therapist. She had keen insight and a vast knowledge of techniques utilized in the field of therapeutic massage. Debra found great joy helping people heal themselves and live healthier. Her goal was always to help others improve their human condition.
Debra was a natural at making others feel at ease. She had the gift of making everyone in her life feel special and loved. Debra saw the potential in every soul. Her insight made her the best supporter and cheerleader for others. She encouraged others to always see their qualities, build on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. Debra said often, “We are spiritual beings having a human experience”.
Debra worked to make things better and more beautiful than she found them. She found passion in many things. She was very creative. Debra brought sparkle and brightness to any occasion. She loved painting and creating beauty by making jewelry. She was a natural teacher and encouraged others to follow their passions of creativity.
Debra enjoyed working to better the lives of others. She believed the pen is mightier than the sword. She found her voice as an advocate by this. Debra was an Amici on two Amicus briefs that are at the United States Supreme Court: One, supports a case for President Donald J. Trump and the second, supports a case for Terpsehore Maras.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Barry Richard; her son, Scott Kleinpeter, II and his wife, Marybeth; her brother, Harlan Landry Moore and his wife, Kelly, and their children, Brennan and Aubry Moore; her sister, Amanda Darlene Moore. She is also survived by her stepson, B.J. Richard and his son, Henry; and her stepdaughter, Bonnie D’Antonio, her husband, John, and their children, Claudia and Elliot. Debra is also survived by her brother in law, Timmy “Lil Peshu” Richard and his wife Kathy, children Lacey Landry, Jody Joseph Richard, Megan Richard and sister in law Carolyn Dedon, children Adam Boudreaux, Kristen Dedon. She is also survived by aunts, Margaret M. Howze, Doris M. Moore and uncles Joseph “Rip” Jones, Jimmy Howze and his wife Mernagh, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren and a plethora of friends.
Her Pallbearers will be Brennan Moore, B.J. Richard, Joey Howze, Jeff Jones, Michael Jones, and Justin Bickham.
She was preceded in death by both her parents and in-laws, C. Harlan and Cherry H. Moore and Peshu and Aileen L. Richard; her Aunts and Uncles, Jean Moore Jones, Bobby Carl Howze, Billy R. Bass, Judy Howze Bass and Richard “Butch” Moore and her cousin Joseph R. Jones, Jr.; Her maternal grandparents Carl James “White Bear” and Guellima “Maggie” Roberts Howze and paternal grandparents Clinton Washington “C.W.” and Euphracine “Frozine” Landry Moore.
Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home in Livingston, Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the New Red Oak Cemetery, Livingston. Following the burial, there will be a reception for family and friends at the Livingston Country Club until 5:00 p.m.
11 comments
DeborahLynn Rabalais
April 23, 2025 at 5:37 pm
I say this with a heavy heart. Debra you will be missed.
Debra was the upmost beautiful person, best friend and just like a sister anyone could possibly have. Debra touched us all .. Such a Beautiful Person. If you met Debra you would be touched cause Debra made you feel special. Such a beautiful soul will be missed unconditionally
Amanda Moore
April 23, 2025 at 2:52 pm
My beautiful sister is now rejoicing with the Holy Trinity and all of our loved ones who have gone before us shining brighter than she did as a beacon of love, joy and happiness here with us. Her physical presence will be missed more than words can express but I know she is always with me/ us because of all her wisdom and insight she shared with me/ us in our life growing up and being sisters and friends. She lives in my heart and memory and shows up time to time in my dreams and thoughts. I love you and will see you again my sweet beautiful sister. Job well done thou faithful servant!!! You were the best sister I could have hoped for ever. I know you are still with us in your special way. You touched so many people with your love. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 Thank you.
Laura Bickham
April 22, 2025 at 2:56 am
Debra was my “bestest” cousin!!! Anyone who knew her loved her and she really did have a sweet spirit and a light that shined so brightly. She was 12 years older than me and was always my big cousin who I idolized and as adults we were the best of friends. I am going to miss her so much!!! I can’t even believe this is real it happened so quickly. I want to express my sincere appreciation to my Audubon Hospice Nurse friends who answered my call to care for her. Katie Huelsbeck and SunnyBrooke Banks and Mrs. Yolanda took such great care of her. My family owes such thanks for taking care of our angel Deb Deb until she could get her wings. She was the closest thing I had to a sister and the hole in my heart is big. But Deb would want us to keep laughing, smiling and giving em heck! Until we see each other again Cousin please watch over us as our own guardian angel.
Katie Huelsbeck
April 24, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I love the relationship the two of you had. Getting to know her was truly an honor.
Matthew Kalb
April 17, 2025 at 2:54 pm
Debra meant so much to me, her beautiful light always shined. She’s in a place of peace now and her spirit will always live on in those of us who were blessed to know her. Debra’s love, laughter, and kindness left a mark that time can never erase. Until we meet again, my friend. 🙏🏻
Dwayne Williams
April 16, 2025 at 3:47 pm
I will miss our conversations on telegram. You were a hero Debra.
Terpsehore Maras
April 14, 2025 at 6:01 pm
Debra was loved by many. She will be missed. May her memory be eternal.
Pamela Lea Savini
April 14, 2025 at 1:25 pm
Debra had such a positive outlook on everything and everyone. She was such a beautiful and loving woman.
Although God needed her more, she will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
I was glad to have known her and her memory will forever be with me.
Love,
Pamela Lea Savini
marsha schmidt
April 14, 2025 at 1:12 pm
Debra was a very special friend. Always a smile and such fun and laughter.
She will be missed. She was a very caring and loving person whom will be missed.
Love to her family at this sad time thoughts and prayers.
Buffy Brinkley
April 13, 2025 at 11:56 pm
Such a bright and beautiful soul. Deb will be missed. Much love to her family and friends at this very difficult time. 🌺
Jeanne Stagg
April 13, 2025 at 10:26 pm
One of the most beautiful friends I have been blessed to have known. From the day we met we connected on a unique level and we grew to be such great friends. You were my confidant, my mentor, my gossip buddy, political strategist and fellow conspirator. I just love you so much and am so blessed to have had you in my life. Save me a seat up there, I’ll make it eventually when the good Lord is done with me down here. Love you and miss you already.