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Eleanor Richardson Obituary
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Richardson.
Eleanor was born in Roanoke, Va., and had resided in Tidewater since 1955. She worked as a Management Analyst for the U.S. Army for over 35 years. A number of years were spent living in Germany. Eleanor was a devoted member of Walnut Hills Baptist Church for over 30 years. She enjoyed volunteering with the youth group and her Sunday School class.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Middleton and her husband, Jon of Williamsburg; her son, Frank Clark and his wife, Diane of Chesterfield County; six grandchildren, Kelly, Ashley, and Justin Middleton, Kyle, Kristopher, and Karson Clark; three brothers, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Dr. Tony Neal, and Dr. Jerry Haywood will be officiating the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Richardson
Jackie Towler
October 30, 2009
Frank and Family - Cindy and Family
We sincerely love your Mother, a gracious and elegant lady. Horace and I always looked forward to her sharing her life experiences. She could even make the house chores seem a pleasure. We are so grateful for the memories we have of a beautiful lady,sharing her memories/experiences with us on a lovely day sitting on her deck overlooking her beautiful backyard.
We sincerely appreciate your sharing your emails with us.
God Bless you and your families.
Sympathy and Love, Jackie & Horace Towler
Jean Turlington
October 29, 2009
Frank, Diane, & Boys,
I am sorry for your deep loss. Please know that I am keeping you all in my prayers at this difficult and sad time. In the days ahead, may God bless you with peace and strength; and also with the comfort of loving memories of times past.
Monte Lewis
October 28, 2009
Frank and Diane,
Our prayers are with you all during this troubled time
Lisa Taylor
October 28, 2009
Dear Frank and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye Jenkins Keenan
October 27, 2009
Cindy and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your precious mother. We had such fun at Walnut Hills in our WMU and Sunday School activities. God bless her for all the good works she did for Him on this earth. She was very much loved & appreciated.
God bless and strengthen you during these sad days. May the love of the Lord be very near your hearts as you grieve the passing of one so precious and dear.
Sincerely in Christian Love,
Allison Gallimore
October 27, 2009
Frank & Diane, Cindy & John and all of your children. My thoughts are with you in this time of loss I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You all have my deepest sympathy and prayers
October 27, 2009
Cindy and Frank and families,
It is with a broken heart that send my prayers. You both know how much I loved Eleanor. She was my second mom. I know the pain you are going through, but may many, many, many, memories get you through. My love to you all.
Susan Winstead Lawson, and Ken Lawson, and Brittany Lawson
October 27, 2009
Frank, Cindy, Diane, and the Boys ~ I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet such a sweet lady. In time, may the comfort of peace rest in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
"... what we have enjoyed, we can never lose ... all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." (Helen Keller)
Tracy Hall
Martha Doukas
October 27, 2009
Frank - and Cindy -
I didn't know your mother, but I do know Frank. They say that we are reflections of parents, so that speaks ever so highly of your mother. You have my deepest sympathy and my are thoughts are with you.
October 27, 2009
Frank, Diane & boys,
My prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Wheless
BACC
October 27, 2009
Cindy and Frank, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. I really enjoyed being with her in June when we went to Kyle's graduation together. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers (for you as well as all your family at this time of loss) Sincerely, Gayle Mapp
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