Jean Richardson
March 22, 2018
Jean Keeble Richardson, 92, died peacefully at her home, surrounded and comforted by her family, Thursday, March 22, 2018. Her death followed a short illness. Ms. Jean, as she was called, was born February 26, 1926 in Hogansville, Georgia to Jim and Ruby Keeble.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Faith Baptist Church West End. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
Her love of music and singing were a perfect match, alongside her husband of 70 years, as they faithfully spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a member of Community Baptist Church in Candor, NC where she was a member of the choir and choir director for many years. She loved gardening, canning, crocheting, quilting and was always proud of her beautiful African Violets.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rev. Fred Richardson, brothers Joe, John, Troy and Roger Keeble; and sisters Martha and Pearl.
She is survived by three sons, Jan of Carthage, Wayne (Brenda) of Clinton, NC, Freddie of Belton, SC. Three daughters Martha Blake (Tommy) of West End, Debbie Palmiter (Terry), and Cindy Morgan (Richard) of Eagle Springs. She has 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Kennedy Funeral Home Saturday, March 24, 2018 6 PM-8 PM. Other times at 8656 NC Highway 705, Eagle Springs, NC.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Carol Richardson, 370 Richardson Road, Carthage, NC 28327.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Condolences at pinesfunerals.com
We ARE VERY PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN MS JEAN AND REV FRED. IN 1971 HE PREACHED OUR FATHER’S FUNERAL AND HE REMAINED LIFETIME FRIENDS WITH BOTH MY MOTHER AND DAD BEFORE HIS PASSING. HE WAS WELL LOVED BY ALL. I REMEMBER GOING TO PRAYER MEETING WITH HE AND JEAN W
Prayers for the whole family.-Â
Arnold and Delores Lassiter lit a candle.
So sorry for your loss, as Preacher Fred would say absent in body but present with the Lord.-Â
Love and miss him everyday. Carol Brady Maness
An A GARDEN PATH was sent on March 24, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at the Association for Home & Hospice Care of NC
Dear Richardson family, I am so sorry to have read of the recent death of your loved one Ms. Jean. Please accept my most sincere condolences. May you find the comfort from the Scriptures at John 5:28,29 where Jehovah God promises a resurrection of our lov
So sorry for your loss.-Â She was special to me.-Â Your Dad married me and Bob and Ms Jean sang at our wedding over 50 years ago.-Â Remember all the special go times you had with your parents.-Â I know you have a lot of good memories.-Â Love you guys.
Prayers for the family,
A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was ordered on March 24, 2018
Sorry for your loss, she was a special person who will be greatly missed
So sorry for your loss Debbie,take comfort knowing that she is in a better place. May God be with you and comfort you in this sad time and always.
Frankie Shields Mabe & Jacky Mabe lit a candle.