Jessica Joy Richards, age 13 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at home. She was born May 31, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. Jessica was a student at the MOISD. She was known for her beautiful smile and loving personality. Jessica will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Richards of Big Rapids; two brothers, Derek John and Tyrone Jeffrey Richards of Big Rapids; caretakers, Deb Routley, Brittannee Beck, Breean Nelson, Missy Davenport, and Carri Bentley. Jessica was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, "Nanny" Joan Smith. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com