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Kathleen Richardson Obituary
A graduate of William Byrd High School, she attended National Business College. Her long work history included positions at Appalachian Power Company, the Cloverdale Post Office and Heironimus. An active member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, she served as church secretary, Sunday School teacher, on the Administrative Board and various committees, was a Deaconess, later named a Deaconess Emeritus and most active in the Lay Witness Missions. Kathleen was a charter member and past president of the Women's Gideons International, Botetourt Camp. She was a volunteer and past president of the PTA at Cloverdale Elementary. An avid cook and seamstress, she literally sewed seeds of love for her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Joseph R. (Ran) Richardson; three daughters, Phyllis R. Keesee and husband, Joe, Nancy R. Smith and husband, Kenneth, all of Culpepper, and Jean R. Dowdy and husband, Hugh, of Cary, N.C.; four grandchildren, (who knew her as "Grandma Kat") Debra K. Wayland and husband, David, Pamela D. Miller, Eric Dowdy and wife, Missie, and Scott Smith and wife, Samantha; seven greatgrandchildren, Alan and Amy Wayland, Jacob and Paul Miller and Andrew, Stone and Cassie Smith; and a niece, Donna Weeks.
Memorials may be made to Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 85, Cloverdale, Va. 24077, Gideons International, Botetourt Camp, P.O. Box 135, Daleville, Va. 24083 or the Reed Mountain Rescue Squad, 43 Eastpark Dr., Roanoke, Va. 24019.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008, at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren. Pastor Glenn A. McCrickard will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Richardson
Patricia Streeter
November 22, 2008
Jean, Hugh and family,
Please know that you are all in my prayers. May you draw strength from the Lord at this time.
In Christian love,
Floretta Armstrong
November 22, 2008
Mr Richardson, Jean and Hugh Dowdy
She is now at rest with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You will be in her presence again. Praying for your peace and comfort here on earth. Love you, Floretta Armstrong
Steve and Judy Davenport
November 20, 2008
Mr. Dowdy, Hugh, Jean, and Family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Judy and Steve
Dave&SharrLee Jonas
November 20, 2008
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers every step of the way.
mary, sandy, judy, janice, kristen and the others on 3 west
November 20, 2008
Jean and family-
We were shocked by the news of your mother. Sorry we can't be with you for support. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You and your family are truly in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Your family on 3 West
MARGARET GIBSON BOHON
November 20, 2008
RAN AND FAMILY
YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THE DEATH OF KATHLEEN. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE EACH OF YOUR STENGTH IN THE DAYS AHEAD. I AM SORRY I CANOT BE THERE AS I AM VISITNG A FRIEND IN NORTH CAROLINA. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Catherine Beale
November 19, 2008
Phyllis, Nancy & families,
You are all in our prayers during this very trying time. May God give you the peace and understanding for all that you'll have to endure during the coming days. I've been there - I understand what you're going through. God bless you - In Christian love, Catherine & all of the Divas
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