Virginia Richardson
August 25, 1927 - August 20, 2014
Virginia Richardson, 86, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 4:58 A.M. Wednesday August 20, 2014 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Hoopeston. She was born August 25, 1927, in Deering, MO, the daughter of James and Anna Mae (Schwartz) Woolverton. She married Haze W. Richardson on November 16, 1946 in Hernando, Mississippi. He preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters, Sherrie (Marion) Matheny of Dyersburg, TN, Loyce (Sheriff) Mohammed of Rossville, IL, Rhonda Bishop of Dyersburg, TN and Regina Richardson of Rossville, IL; three sons, Terry (Becky) Richardson of Forrest View, IL, Jimmy Richardson of Dyersburg, TN and Jeffrey (Janine) Richardson of Bensonville, IL; three sisters, Betty Yonce of Lawton, OK, Peggy Spears of Warren, AK and Phyllis (Earnest) Isom of Jonesboro, AK; 18 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Candice Richardson; one son, Johnny Richardson; one sister, Brenda Pierson and four brothers, Joe, Paul, James and Billy Woolverton. Mrs. Richardson was a teacher. She later worked as a key punch operator and then as a home health care provider for several years. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, reading, traveling many places and spending time with her family. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Virginia Richardson, 86, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 4:58 A.M. Wednesday August 20, 2014 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Hoopeston. She was born August 25, 1927, in Deering, MO, the daughter of James and Anna Mae (Schwartz)... View Obituary & Service Information