Willadean Richardson, 83, departed this life on Sept. 13, 2012. She was born in Leoma, Tenn. on February 28, 1929, to Charles and Elizabeth Ellison Bedingfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Joe Charles Bedingfield.
A memorial to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation prior to service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. with Rodney Livingston, Bobby Belew and Danny Pettus officiating. A private burial will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
Dean is survived by her husband of 69 years, Hancel L. Richardson, Loretto, Tenn.; two sons, Michael Richardson and wife, Mary, Leoma, Tenn., Chuck Richardson and wife, Sara, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one daughter, Karen Benefield and husband, Donnie, Greenhill, Ala.; two sisters, Maxine Methvin and husband, Carroll, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Helen Bedingfield, Leoma, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Sue Bedingfield, also of Leoma; three granddaughters, Heather Killen Childers and husband, Brian, Greenhill, Ala., Michelle Baucum and husband, Brad, Lori Cassisty, Bowling Green, Ky; Five great-grandchildren, Brysen Childers, Greenhill, Ala., Natalie Baucum, Jacob Baucum, Kelly Cassity, Kyle Cassity; one great-great-grandchild, Jayden Dalton, Bowling Green, Ky.
Dean was a member of Loretto Church of Christ and retired from Salant Corp. She was passionate about gardening, and tending to her flowers in the early morning hours, leaving her footprints in the dew. She was a fabulous cook, and holiday meals were one of her favorite times. In her later years, she seldom missed a yard sale or 10 for 10 at Kroger.
Mother was an inspiration to us all with patience, grace and kindness throughout her illness as she never complained, always looking forward.
Rest now Sweet Mother, as we shall hold you forever in our hearts.
A special thanks to the Country Cottage Assisted Living, NHC Scott and Crockett Hospital for all the love and care you’ve shown our mother.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-9956, in mother’s memory, for the children.
Neal Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net
