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Lorna Richardson Obituary
She was born in Midland County on the family farm on 10 Mile Road, Sept. 17, 1936, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Kellogg) Ireland. Lorna married Phineas Richardson on July 21, 1951, in Angola, Ina. She enjoyed going to rummage sales. She loved animals, especially her dear dog Polly.
She is survived by her children, Lil (Lenny) Lewis of Sanford, Herschel (Brenda) Richardson of Midland, Merrie (Rick) Gross of Sanford and Floyd R. (Lillian) Richardson of Midland; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Danny) Vinning of Hope, Herschel (Denise) Richardson Jr. of Auburn, Heather (Gary) Susdorf of Traverse City, Bruce II (Andrea) Reed of Sanford, Paula and Alisa Richardson of Bay City and Adam Gross of Sanford; eight great- grandchildren; and her brother Bud (Millie) Ireland of Midland. In addition to her parents, Lorna was predeceased by her husband Phineas; her daughter Daisey Richardson; and her sister Jean Lange.
Her family will always dearly remember her favorite saying that she was "not being stubborn - just firm".
Funeral services will take place 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Pastor Richard Fairfield of Abundant Life Church, Sanford will officiate, with burial in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from noon until the time of services.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Diabetes Association or the Humane Society.
If you are unable to visit with the family in person, you may send your condolences through www.waresmithwoolever.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John & Barb Taylor
September 23, 2008
Herschel,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's death. Sadly we can't attend the funeral as John is pre- paring for a test. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Richardson
September 22, 2008
Dear Aunt Lorna,
I will miss you dearly everyday, you had so many sayings that ment so much to me. I will always remember you in my thoughts and prayers, Love always, Gloria
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