Sarah Cobb Richardson

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Sarah Richardson Obituary

LOWELL – Sarah Cobb Richardson, 68, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014.
She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter of the late James A. Cobb and Aliene Stewart Cobb
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Ned Buckner and Rev. Dr. Brandon McCoy officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 24, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
Interment will be private.
Sarah was a retired teacher, from the Gaston County School System.
Survivors include her son, John Raleigh Richardson, sisters Emma Shuler and Jimmie Johnson, brother, Robert G. Cobb.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hilton Richardson, brothers, James H. Cobb, Paul Cobb, Stewart Cobb and Albert Cobb, sisters, Martha Meier, Rachel Hallman, Frances Keathley, Mary Kuykendall, Ruth Cobb and Mary Dell Cobb
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road Ste. 20, Charlotte, N.C. 28210 or New Hope Baptist Church 2024 Redbud Drive, Gastonia, N.C. 28056.
Condolences may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Richardson Family.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Mar. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Richardson

7 Entries

Kevin & Cissy Usery

March 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you John Raleigh now and the days ahead. Always know that your mother was a very special woman and will always be remembered by all who were blessed to have known her. Rest in peace Mrs. Richardson until we see each other again!

Ralph Miller

March 24, 2014

Sarah loved people. She was a caring, giving person. Several years ago, on a very hot day, I was lettering a banner at New Hope Baptist Church. I heard the toot of a car horn, and saw Sarah driving by. She returned within ten minutes with a large cold drink for me. She had a sense of humor. At one of the Wednesday night suppers at the church, she mentioned she was going to the beach. Somebody said, "I'd like to see Sarah in a bikini". Sarah said, "No! No bikini. A thong!" Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease. Sarah was afflicted by that disease. She never complained, instead always had a smile and a cheerful greeting. I was going to shake hands with her. She cautioned me not too squeeze too hard. All of the legion of us who knew and loved Sarah, will surely miss her, but we'll be sustained knowing she is with her Lord, whom she loved above all else.

Rick & Joyce Bush

March 24, 2014

Mrs Richardson was one of the most special and dedicated teachers my children had in grade school. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone she spoke to. I know God and his angels welcomed her home with open arms. May God send peace and comfort to the family during the days ahead.

Cecilia Benoy

March 24, 2014

You taught me how to make fruit cocktail pies and I learned about democracy working the polls with you. I learned how to give the CAT test to third graders! You were a true friend of my family through all the tragedy mom and I faced in the 70's. Rest in peace my special friend. Lowell is a sadder place without you. My thoughts and prayers go out to John Raleigh.

Charles Grissom

March 24, 2014

She was a fine person and an excellent educator. She was devoted to her students.

Anita & James Swanson.Jr..

March 24, 2014

Mrs Richardson ..Was a friend of the family. And she was also our daughter Crystal teacher. She always had a kind word for everyone she met. Heaven gained another ANGEL. She will be missed.. R.I.P. Until we meet again.

Bobbie Holland

March 24, 2014

Sarah Richardson was so much more than her obituary indicates. I had the privilege of working with her at Lowell Elementary. She taught fourth grade. Although she was in pain with arthritis, she taught with diligence and grace. Her students received instruction guided by the NC Standard Course of Study. That said, it was important to her that they could read, write, and be proficient in math. Not only did she teach curriculum, she had high expectations for proper behavior in and out of the classroom. Sarah had a tremendous sense of humor and played many jokes on me and others on the faculty. She was a loving and compassionate lady. I will always admire how she lovingly cared for her husband John as he battled brain cancer. Sarah was devoted to her husband, her son, and her family. A great lady who will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

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