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Lula Richardson Obituary

RICHARDSON LULA M. RICHARDSON (Age 80) On Thursday, April 9, 2009 LULA M. RICHARDSON went home to be with her Lord. Beloved wife of the late William F. Richardson; loving sister of the late Jeanette Gay and Jim Henry Callahan. Mrs. Richardson is survived by her loving children, Nathan Callahan, Constance C. Lowe and Ava L. (William) Simmons; cherished grandchildren, Antoinette Smith, Cherlita (Tony) Honeycutt, Yolanda Brown and Lydia Simmons; adored great grandchildren, Cheyanne and Chad Honeycutt and two dear aunts, Nellie G. Haynes and Mattie I. Darden; devoted sister-in-law, Bessie Callahan and several fond nieces and nephews. Mrs. Richardson was one of the founding staff members of the Montgomery County School''s Headstart and Breakfast Programs. She achieved her BA degree in Education from the Bowie State College. In 1993 after 30 years of faithful and dedicated service she retired from the Montgomery County Public Schools. On Wednesday, April 15, visitation 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at HINES-RINALDI FUNERAL HOME, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Also on Thursday from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Hope Christian Church, 6251 Ammendale Rd., Beltsville, MD. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Please sign the family guestbook at: www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 14, 2009.

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April 17, 2009

Nathan, my condolenses you and your family from our family. Tony, Vickie and the girls. God Bless you my brother.

Jeffrey Norman

April 15, 2009

Ava,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ernie & Kathy Fields

April 15, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Lula was one of those people you never forget who made an impression on everyone who met her. Her sweet nature and giving spirit made you smile everytime you think of her. She will be missed by many people but never forgotten. Our love to all of you.

Shemayne Hooks

April 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Mrs. Richardson has been a wonderful influence to many. May the memories and blessings bring comfort to the family.

Bertie Lambert

April 14, 2009

With Sympathy to the family.
I remember Lula from the Head Start Program.

April 14, 2009

Dear Nathan, Connie, Lynette, Antonette, Cherlita, Yolanda, Lydia, and family. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you all during this difficult time. Lots of love,

Mary Jane Smith and family

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