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Wesley Richardson Obituary
Shreveport, LA - Funeral services for Wesley Lambert Richardson will be held Friday, March 6th 2015 at Osborn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4pm to 6pm with a memorial service starting at 6pm.
Wesley was born at Barksdale Air Force Base on April 30, 1945. She grew up in Shreveport and lived there the majority of her life, raising two sons, Christopher and Camdon, with husband, Don Richardson. She passed away early in the morning on February 28th after a lengthy battle with cancer that she fought hard until the end.
The family would like to thank all of their friends for an amazing outpouring of support as well as Stephanie Anderson, Mickey Williams, and Tiesha Cox who for their compassion and caregiving the past few weeks. They also extend a special thank you to Dr. Boniol who was one of her greatest comrades and confidants during this time.
Wesley wrote these following words to say goodbye:
"I have had the advantage to love my husband, children, grandchildren, family, friends and the Labradors.
I know of no greater gift than to have the chance to love and be loved in return. What a wonderful way to live.
I could have done more in my life and maybe should have done so. But what I have had the ability to do, talent given to me, opportunities, experiences are more than I could have asked for.
Live with joy, interest, integrity, ambition, zest, enthusiasm, faith, love, and meaning.
Thank you for letting me enjoy a full life among you."
send flowers to a sick friend,
plant a tree,
read to someone who cannot see,
make a donation to something special or someone in real need,
visit your family and friends, far and near
be happy and at peace with those who are dear
take a walk in a garden for spirituality to see
then dance in the moonlight for you and me
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Community Renewal International.
All of your love, prayers, blessings, and condolences are sincerely appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Richardson
Dean Harrold
February 26, 2024
Always in my thoughts and prayers.
Wonderful person.
Dean Harrold
February 27, 2023
She was a very special person and is always in my thoughts!
Dot Woolsey
March 10, 2015
My condolences to the family. She was a fun loving person and will be missed.
March 9, 2015
Dear Richardson family, I have so many fond memories babysitting for the boys at your house when I was in high school. What I remember most about Wesley was how much fun she was, and that you guys really enjoyed life. My sincere condolences to Mr. Richardson (Donnie) and the boys (all grown up) --- Teighlor Simon March.
John Walker
March 8, 2015
Donnie, Condolences to you and your family. She was one of the best.
Johnny Walker
Susan Loftus
March 6, 2015
Lovely memories of growing up together and all the Labs, field trials and training. Such fun times. She was and still is very special. May God Bless.
Jere W. Garland
March 6, 2015
Donnie, We send our heartfelt and most sincere condolences to you and family. Please call on us if there is anything we can do to lighten the burden. Love, Jere and Barbara
Shirley Carrier
March 6, 2015
TO The Richardson's and The Clymer family you are in my prayers. Francis Lambert caregiver. If you need me for anything, call 318-683-1069.
Jo Anne Hoppe Woodard
March 5, 2015
There are some people that come into our lives that we never forget. Wesley was one of those people! She was always full of life, humor, and compassion and will be greatly missed. RIP, Wesley!
Dean Harrold
March 5, 2015
The world is a lesser place without Wesley.
Jimmie Klepper
March 5, 2015
A lovely person full of spirit, life, talent and goodness. She was and is a gift to all who knew her and shared her time. My condolences to the family.
Diane Baldridge Meyrat
March 5, 2015
Wesley will always be remembered as a very generous person whose enthusiasm for life was & will always be infectious. I shall always admire her tireless efforts to make our Byrd H.S. '63 a great experience for all attendees, as well as for those unable to attend. Weren't we a lucky bunch to have been in her graduating class, but also to have a glimpse at the powerhouse she became? An amazing woman!
Lewis S. Robinson, III
March 4, 2015
Wesley and I spent a great deal of our teen years dancing together in her big white house on the hill. We practiced all the new steps and even made up some of our own. The only time I almost wore out my welcome was when I took her for a spin in her family's Austin Healey and completely tore out both tail pipes and the entire muffler system. The last time we danced together was approximately twenty years ago at a friend's birthday party, and she still had all of her great moves!
Vaya con Dios, Pretty Lady.
Donald Baker
March 4, 2015
My sincere condolences for your loss.
Jane Marshall Henslee
March 4, 2015
The next time you see a shooting star think of Wesley. We know she's up there, but certainly not standing still
March 4, 2015
I will always remember Wesley with warm, fond memories. We were in Spanish class together and she was a fountain of wit, humor and kindness. She truly liked people and will be missed. Joyce Fargo Sogga
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March 4, 2015
I can't tell you how sad it makes me to think we've lost Wesley. She was a great friend and a wonderful person. We all appreciated the extensive work Wesley did on the Byrd '63 Reunion, and we will all will miss her greatly. I first met Wesley when me and the other guys from the North Highlands Gang (Sydney Boone, Sammy Duncan, Dick Hollenshead, etc.) would ride our Cushman Eagles clear across town (to the "Silk Stocking" neighborhood as my Aunt used to say)to meet up with Wesley and her beautiful girlfriends (Kay, CoCo, Suzybelle, etc.) in that wonderful big white house on the hill. It was like a young man's dream to find that the world was populated by young ladies as smart, attractive and interesting as Wesley. You see we were from the wrong sode of the tracks and went to Hamilton Terrace,and these sophisticated Broodmoor girls were mind-bogeling attractive. Wesley, with her gorgeous red hair, had looks that were out of this world, and a spunky, funny personality that made her - to our young eyes - LARGER than life. To these very OLD eyes, she still had those same astonishing qualities this past year. We've lost a rare and special lady, and I will miss her very much.
Don Scarpinatto
March 3, 2015
Wesley always gave so much to all of us. I am thankful to have known her.
margaret white ward
March 3, 2015
our reunion would not have been the same without wesley's hard work and smiling presence. i will treasure my high school buddy forever and our memories. love margaret ann white ward
March 3, 2015
Dear Donnie,
I am so sorry to read about Wesley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Her closing thoughts on life and how to live it are a lesson we will always remember.
Sincerely,
Wiley & Amy Pollard
Lynn Griffin / Class of '63
March 3, 2015
I only knew Wesley from afar, but she was such a presence at our school. I certainly knew who she was, although I doubt she knew me. That's what a force she was. One just had to take notice. Such a loss and far too young to be taken.
Ellen & Rick Scivicque
March 3, 2015
What a gift you have been to all of us who have known and loved you over the years, even though we were unable to stay in close touch. You will be missed and often remembered.
Jane and Jeff Johnson
March 3, 2015
The sad news just reached us in Sarasota. We both loved and admired Wesley very much.
Charlotte Webb
March 3, 2015
I remember Wesley as a Byrd High school graduate and her mother. I send my condolences to her family.
Kathy Macpherson
March 2, 2015
I remember her fondly as a happy and fun loving person.
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