Richalyn “Reesh” Richard Nye passed away peacefully on June 5, 2020, at the age of 65. She was born October 3, 1954 in New Orleans, LA. She was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and current resident of Madisonville, LA. She will forever be remembered by her beloved husband of 49 years, Tommy Nye; her son, TJ (Alisa); her grandchildren, Codie and Harlie; her siblings, Rose Marie (Victor) Lent, Rocky Richard, Ricky Richard, Mike (Shirley) Jaeger, Andrew Jaeger, Allen (Linda) Jaeger, Charles Jaeger Jr; her extended family, her many godchildren, nieces and nephews, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Jaeger, Robert and Rose Richard and her sister, Diana R. Richard. Richalyn excelled in many professions throughout her life. She was a talented jewelry designer, an avid horticulturist/florist, a Keller Williams Realtor and a great salesperson. Most of all she was a sincere, compassionate and dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Richalyn will be sorely missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, LA at 1 p.m. A visitation will begin at 12 p.m.