April passed away on June 1,2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital due to complications from an infection from cancer. The following was written by April for her family: I was born and raised in Jackson, TN where I lived for most of my life. I was a math teacher, for 25 years and also owned and ran a tutoring center for 12 years. My biggest treasure was my family. To my husband and best friend, Thomas Giles Richey-I could not have found a better partner. You made my life complete. You were the perfect loving, devoted and patient husband. I will love you forever. To my parents Hugh A. and Martha Lynn Rice - I was blessed with wonderful parents. Thank you for the wonderful job you did raising me. I learned so much from your example. I treasure you for the love and support through the years. Love you both more than I could. ever show. To my brother Jeff Rice and sister-in-law Jennifer Rice - I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished. _You were my little brother, but I looked up to you and admired you. I always have and always will love you. To my father-in-law Thomas Richey, sister-in-law Kathy MacDougall and her husband Kirk - I was welcomed into your family with open arms. I never felt like an "in-law". Instead, I felt like family from day one. I love you and our precious relationship. I also leave behind nieces and nephews Austin MacDougall, Duncan MacDougall, Anna Daugherty, Mclane Daugherty, Nova Rice, Lydia Rice, Darcy Rice, and Charlotte Rice. I am. also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, especially Laura Rushing who was like a second mother and Jennifer Ellis who was like a sister. I also leave behind my loving. furbabies Buddy and Bella. I was preceded in death by my mother-in-law Lucy Richey. She was so wonderful to me. I knew I was loved, and I hope she knew how much I loved her. And last but not least, my furbabies Flirt, Kisses, Junior, Joey, and Lydia. I did not fear death. My only regret was no longer being able to be there to help friends. and family. I love you all. In lieu of flowers please make donations to a local foster family or animal shelter, personally support Foster Family Assistance Network in Gallatin, TN. http://www.fosterfamilyassistance.com/ A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Madison County Church of Christ. Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 731.668.1111 arringtonfuneralgroup.com Pre planning just makes sense https://www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com/plan-ahead/ Celebration of Life Saturday, July 8, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Madison County Church of Christ 55 Cave House Rd Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States