Patricia Ann Richardson

Patricia Ann Richardson

An angel descended from heaven on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, and took home our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Patricia Ann Richardson was born Dec. 2, 1945, in Amherst County and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Carter. She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Ralph Richardson Jr., and two brothers, David P. Carter and Rodney "Ronnie" Leo Carter.

Patricia Ann was an active member of the Timothy Baptist Church in Amherst. She was a faithful member of the Deaconess Ministry, Voices of Victory, Senior Choir, Hospitality Committee, Church Program Committee and the Titus 2 Women's Ministry. In addition, she was a faithful member of the Timothy Baptist Church Sunday school, where she served as assistant Sunday school teacher for the youth.

Patricia was also a dedicated employee at Randolph College, with more than 30 years of service.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lee Robinson (Byron) and Cynthia Hutcherson (Henri), both of Madison Heights; four grandchildren, Gavis Richardson, Bronson Robinson, Melvin Campbell and Lashawn'a Hutcherson, all of Madison Heights; four sisters, Shirley Cabell (William), of Washington, D.C., Hilda McCray, Adell Richardson and Bettina Anthony (Gary), of Madison Heights; three brothers, Harry Carter, Al Thomas Carter and Major Carter (Louise), all of Amherst; Mr. Lewis Hendricks; a devoted pet, "Candy"; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Timothy Baptist Church, with Pastor Scottie Craft officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Community Funeral Home directed.