Martha Louise Morgan Richardson

Louise Morgan Richardson, 97, of Spencer, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Anson County, on March 16, 1919, Louise was the daughter of the late Orpha R. “Etta' Williams Morgan and the late Andrew Jackson “A.J.” Morgan. Louise was a registered nurse. She began her career in 1940 at Rowan Memorial Hospital and then taught at the nursing school and was the supervisor of the 3rd floor Obstetrics. Advancing in her career, she was named the first Director of Nurses at Davie County Hospital in Mocksville. From there, she ended her career at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. She was a longtime devoted member (50+ years) of North Main Baptist Church. In addition, she was a longtime member of the Pilot Club in Salisbury. In addition to her parents, Etta and A.J., she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Morgan Shaeffer and Ruth Morgan; brothers, Sam Morgan, Pickett Morgan, Charles Morgan and Jack Morgan; and husbands, Stanley Gilpin, Tom Jackson and Rev. Pete Richardson. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Hilda Gilpin DeRoner (Dan) of Sarasota, Fla.; step-son Ross Jackson (Mitzi) of Madison, Ga.; brothers, Tom Morgan of Monroe, Craven Morgan of San Antonio, Tex. and Johnny Morgan of Watkinsville, Ga.; sister, Margie Lou Morgan Jordan of Conway, S.C.; grandchildren, Nicole Louise VanOveren, Kendra Morgan Robinson, Morgan Herkert and Brantley Watts; step-grandchildren, Ian Busby and Aimee Hoyt; and great-grandchildren, Frankie VanOveren, Rocco VanOveren, Phoebe Robinson, Kobi Herkert, Charlee Herkert and Flint Hoyt. Louise was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Visitation: 10–11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016 at North Main Baptist Church, 1501 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Services: 11 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at North Main Street Baptist Church with Dr. Dale Robertson officiating. Graveside Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 15958 White Store Road, Marshville, NC 28103. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to North Main Baptist Church, 1501 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Richardson family.  Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.