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Lisa Diane Richard CHESAPEAKE - Lisa Diane (Atkinson) Richard ascended to God's loving arms Dec. 12, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Norfolk on Feb. 13, 1970 and graduated from Princess Anne High School. She was a dedicated employee working at Virginia Beach Human Services for 10 years. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to many, including all animals. Lisa is survived by her mother, Rita Diane (Pierce) Atkinson; her father, Billy Ray Atkinson; stepmother, Jean H. Atkinson; brother, William Randall "Randy" Atkinson; children, Amanda Ann Richard and Matthew William Richard Jr.; stepbrother and sister, David and Sarah Ozouf; and her dearest friend, Ernie Rollins. She was predeceased by her beloved brother, Steven Ray Atkinson. A visitation will be held today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery.
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Mary
February 11, 2025
Lisa, Ernie has retired and Vicky has joined you in Heaven. Ernie now has a great-grandbaby. I am confident you knew all this already! Miss you and our hours-long talks! Happy Heavenly Birthday
Mary Trotter
December 18, 2023
Still miss you, girlfriend. Ernie now has NINE grandkids, but I'm sure you've been watching over us all!
Mary
April 25, 2023
I miss you Girlfriend. Our mutual friend is being cared for, as no doubt you have seen. So grateful for the time we had together.
Mary
December 18, 2022
Lisa, I miss our long talks. Your memory is a blessing to me.
Beverly Wiggins
December 15, 2008
Dear Rita,
Deniz and I are so sorry for your loss.
We both know how difficult it is to lose a loved one but remember that God will take care of Lisa and we will all be reunited again one day.
We will keep you in our prayers.
If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know.
Beverly and Deniz Uzel
Michelle Waldron
December 15, 2008
Amanda and Matthew, I loved your Mom so much. She was a bright spot in this world, and will be missed very much. I will always remember how she talked so lovingly about the two of you and also about your pets. You were the center of her universe.
Michelle Waldron
SUE MASTERSON
December 15, 2008
DEAR RICHARDS FAMILY,
I HAD THE PRIVILIGE AND HONOR OF WORKING WITH LISA AT HUMAN SERVICES, SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. WE WOULD SOMETIMES JUST TALK, AND TALK ABOUT OUR FAMILIES, OUR CHILDREN, OUR JOB AND OUR "BOYFRIENDS". WE WOULD ALWAYS END UP LAUGHING. WE WOULD TALK ABOUT PROBLEMS, AND I KNOW SHE ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF MAKING ME FEEL BETTER, AND ALWAYS PUT A SMILE BACK ON MY FACE. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND, AND A SPECIAL ONE! SHE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT HER CHILDREN, HOW MUCH SHE LOVED THEM, AND HOW SPECIAL THEY WERE TO HER. SHE WAS VERY PROUD OF BOTH OF THEM! WE ALWAYS ENDED UP TALKING ABOUT THE VA.BEACH FIRE DEPT.! HOW GOOD THEY LOOKED IN THEIR BLUE T-SHIRTS,SHE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT ERNIE, HER EYES WOULD LIGHT UP, AND A BIG SMILE WOULD APPEAR ON HER FACE. I LOVED TALKING TO LISA, AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE THINGS WE SHARED WITH EACH OTHER, LISA, IF YOU CAN HEAR ME, I LOVE YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND! I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,
LOVE ALWAYS, SUE MASTERSON
Beth Bailey
December 15, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
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