BERNICE PAILET RICHMOND, 85, a school teacher and sports coach who taught in the Orleans Parish School system for 39 years, died on January 7. A New Orleans native, she attend the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, graduating with a degree in sports education. She was involved as a gym coach and intramural sports coach for much of her career. She also went on to receive a Master’s degree and, after 30 years of experience, was awarded a Masters + 30 degree from the University of New Orleans. Notoriously dedicated to the school system, she retired after 39 years, but was paid as a 40-year employees because she did not use up her paid leave and vacation time. Widowed by the late Robert Lee Richmond, she is survived by her son Shael Pailet Richmond (Karen) and daughter Avri Richmond Haggerty (Edward), five grandchildren and one great grandchild as well as her sister, Mildred Pailet Schiffman.
Graveside services were conducted by the Rabbi Uri Topolosky at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9 at the old Beth Israel Cemetery at 4321 Frenchman Street. Donations are requested to Congregation Beth Israel, 4004 West Esplanade Avenue in Metairie or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
