Richelle Elizabeth Henwood returned home to her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Nov. 1, 2019. She passed peacefully in her sleep at home lying next to her Mother.
Richelle was born Nov. 26, 1987, to Rick and Cassi Henwood in Salt Lake City, Utah. Richelle, born with special needs, and faced many challenges. Her mission on this earth was to teach, bless, humble, and bring joy to those who knew her. All were captured by her mischievous, fun-loving personality. You couldn’t help but love and adore her. She had many friends, teachers, and caretakers throughout her life who always treated her with kindness and compassion.
Richelle graduated from Tooele High School in 2008 and touched many people’s lives along the way. Her favorite things in life were her mother, big sister and family, Rhonda Blanton and her family (close friend and aide), soda pop, snacks, magazines, music, horses, and most of all her iPad.
Richelle is survived by her parents, Rick and Cassi Henwood; big brother, Jason Lloyd; big sister, Heather (Jerel) Fisher; and little brother, Weston (Ashton) Henwood; five nephews and two nieces; grandparents, Dick and Virginia Hall, and Louise Pledge. She was preceded in death by her big sister, Melinda Lloyd; and grandparents, Richard and Leone Henwood.
A viewing was held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Tate Mortuary from 6 – 8 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at 11 a.m., with a viewing before from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at the LDS Church, 1025 W. Utah Ave, Tooele.
Richelle, you were our Angel here on earth and we will miss you every day. We know we will see you again and you will be running, talking, laughing, dancing, finally free from your earthly pain.