Mable Richie was born on June 21, 1934 in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Styles, Sr and Almeda Richie. She was preceded in death by parents; one sister Gladis Rosella Richie, and five brothers James Hurbert, Drake, Jasper, Henry, and Howard.  Mable accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Cleveland CME Church in Toccoa, Georgia.  She graduated from Whitman Hgh School and later moved to Detroit, Michigan where she lived for several years. 

Mable later worked at J.P. Stevens as a textile weaver for 28 years before she retired.  She enjoyed singing and playing the piano.  Growing up in a strong Christian home Mable loved note singing and quartet singing. 

Mable leaves to cherish her memory three loving daughters, Diane (Jonathan) Rhodes of Bristow, VA, Tawanna (Anthony) McCauley of Greenville, SC, and LaSandra Richie of Spartanburg, SC;  two sisters Lurenia Goodine and Burice Cleveland of Seneca, SC; one brother Styles Richie, Jr of Madison, SC;  Grandchildren: Eavian, Brennington, Gabriel, JuWan, McKenzie, Miracle, Raelan, and Dominic (Lisa) Rhodes of Virgina; one great-grandson Alexander Rhodes of Virginia; honorary daughter Betty (Clarence) Breazeale, many neices, nephews, cousins, and friends.