Barbara Ann Richardson

Barbara Ann Richardson obituary, Columbus, OH

Barbara Ann Richardson

Barbara Richardson Obituary

Visit the Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace East website to view the full obituary.

Barbara Ann Richardson, age 73. Sunrise May 15, 1951 and Sunset, June 28, 2024. Barbara was born in Adger, Alabama and resided in Columbus, Ohio.  

She retired from The Ohio Department of Health where she was a supervisor for 30+ years. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.  

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Benton (Lula Mae) Richardson Jr.; grandmother, Leila Richardson; sister-in-law, Linda Richardson; and nephew, Jaamal Richardson.  

She leaves to mourn her 3 siblings, Raymond (Linda) Richardson, Gregory Richardson, and Jennifer Richardson; 5 children, Rhonda (William) Joyce, Rasha Richardson, Rhashann Richardson, and Louis (Jordan) Rogan; 5 grandchildren, Justyn Wortham, Franklin Robinson III, Demil Joyce II, TraeQuan Robinson, and DaSantè Robinson; 2 great grandchildren, Kartier Robinson, and Zy'aire Joyce; close friends, Debra Blackmon, Bob Polk, and a host of nephews, and nieces. 

Barbara was well loved and will be greatly missed by those who knew her.


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5456 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232

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