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Jeanette Marie Richard, 75, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2024 surrounded by her family after surviving a 20 year cancer journey. Jeanette Richard was born in San Antonio to Henry and Margaret Friesenhahn on September 3, 1948. She grew up on the east side of San Antonio, attending Saint Gerard Elementary and Saint Gerard Catholic High School. Jeanette graduated from Saint Mary of the Pines Academy in Chatawa, Mississippi in 1966. She went on to study theology and drama at the University of Dallas where she earned a bachelor’s degree. Her teaching career began back at home at Saint Gerard High School, and continued on at Ursuline Academy in Dallas, and Catholic High School in Baton Rouge before stepping away to raise her children full time. After becoming an empty nester, she went back into the classroom where she served as a substitute teacher at MacArthur High School for almost two decades. Jeanette had a passion for volunteer work, serving in leadership roles within the PTA at Clear Spring Elementary, Krueger Middle School, and MacArthur High School. For her dedication to the school community, Jeanette was awarded a Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership in 2002. She loved the stage and instilled an appreciation of theatre in her children and grandchildren. Jeanette was also a very talented seamstress who often volunteered her skills towards stage costuming for high school productions or any worthy cause that needed her help. She was proud to pass on her love of sewing to her grandchildren in addition to her strong sense of social justice and community service. Jeanette Richard is survived by her husband of 49 years, Amedee “Cookie” Richard; children Andrew Richard and wife Miranda of San Antonio, Michael Richard and wife Joan of San Antonio, Gregory Richard and wife Kristyn of Houston, Jason Richard and wife Elizabeth of Houston, Janelle Schnacker and husband Arland of San Antonio; brothers and sisters, Henry J Friesenhahn Jr. and wife Tina, Sister Margaret Mary Friesenhahn, SSND, James Friesenhahn and wife Linda. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Peyton (Nex), Aaron, Aidan, Vivienne, Carys, Oliver, Zachary, and Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Margaret Friesenhahn, sisters Mary Steger and Patricia Brown, and grandson Gabriel Ross Shepard Richard. A funeral mass will be held at Oblate School of Theology’s Immaculate Conception Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mission Park Cemetery Dominion at 20900 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78257. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Mission Park Funeral Chapel Cherry Ridge, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the care provided by the staff at Texas Oncology, Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, and Pacific Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Central Kitchen.

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Jeanette Marie Richard

September 3, 1948 - April 26, 2024