Sarah Dutton Richardson

1941 - 2023

Sarah Dutton Richardson peacefully entered eternal rest on July 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 16, 1941, Sarah was the second child of four born to the late Aaron Dutton, Sr., and the late Annabelle Taylor Dutton. She was educated in the New Orleans Public School System at Walter L. Cohen High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Dillard University of New Orleans and a Master of Education degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Sarah was a highly effective educator. She spent over 25 years in the Math Department at Dillard. Sarah was an active, lifelong member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, and one of her greatest joys was singing in the choir. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Renarda Richardson Porter (Lorne); grandson, Justin Christopher Boddie; brother, Charles Dutton (Margaret); nephews, William Dutton, Jr., Aaron Dutton III; nieces, Ella Wilson, Monserrat Moore, and Marie Patterson; and a host of other family members and friends. Preceded in death by her father, mother, brothers, Aaron Dutton, II and William Dutton, Sr., and her life partner, Herman Levy, Sr. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, July 14, 2023, for 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 2700 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Ronald J. Southall, Officiant. Interment will take place at St. Louis Cemetery #3, 3421 Esplanade Ave., NOLA. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.