Susan A. Richardson's Obituary
ASHMORE, IL - Susan Ann Richardson, age 71 of Ashmore, Illinois, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 19, 2019 while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Visitation for friends and family will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Charleston First Presbyterian Church located at 311 Seventh Street. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation with Reverend Mary Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Ashmore Cemetery. Memorial gifts in her honor may be made to the Charleston First Presbyterian Church and left at the visitation/service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Susie, as she was affectionately known, was born July 14, 1948 in Casey, Illinois, a daughter of the late John H. and Deloris (Mowry) Wright. She married John Richardson on November 2, 1968 and they have been blessed with 51 years of marriage and a wonderful family. In addition to John, she is survived by their sons, John "Johnny" Richardson, Jr. and fiancé Jennifer Cox of Windsor, Illinois, Jeremy "Jerry" Richardson and wife Lori of Ashmore, Jeffrey "Bub" Richardson and wife Meredith of Leroy, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan, Justin, Zack and Zoey Richardson, Gretchen Hellman (Nathan), and Alexis "Lexie" Richardson; two great-grandsons, Briar and Westin Hellman; her sister, Sally Bock and husband Doug of Charleston; a half sister, Bertie Fisher (Mike) of Newton; a half brother, Bob Shawver; and two nephews, Matt and Mike Dolson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Lee Wright and Richard Wright; and two half sisters Marjorie Chism and Carlene Livingston.
Susie was a 1966 graduate of Charleston High School and attended Utterback's School of Business then located in Mattoon. She was primarily a homemaker for her family but also was a daycare provider and a mom to many. Susie was a woman of great faith and was formerly a member of Ashmore Presbyterian Church where she was actively involved as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher, and assisted in the church office. She was currently a member of First Presbyterian Church in Charleston. For many years she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star - Ashmore Chapter and was a past worthy matron.
Susie had a variety of interests. She was often sporting a camera as the family photographer so that she could get that special photo to add to her scrapbooking projects for children and grandchildren; searching for the next Fairy Garden item or gnome; adding to her bear or Precious Moments collections; sewing or working on a needlework creation. Susie was blessed with a heart to volunteer and through the years not only the organizations in which she held membership were the recipients of her time and talents, but she also was a Cub Scout Den Mother and active participant of the Ashmore PTA.
Susie was totally devoted to her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, always placing others needs before her own. She enjoyed decorating the family home for each and every holiday with Christmas being her favorite. With the holidays, came family dinners which she lovingly prepared and family gatherings which she looked forward to hosting. Susie's children and grandchildren always knew they could count on her support - whatever activity they were a part of, she would be in attendance as their biggest fan. Susie and John had the opportunity to enjoy traveling with Gatlinburg being among their favorite destinations and their trip to South Dakota and the Black Hills being among their most memorable. Susie blessed her family with a love that was strong and steadfast and an abundance of wonderful memories to cherish.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral service celebrating the life of Susie Richardson was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Charleston First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Mary Wright officiating. Mr. Bart Rettberg served as pianist and provided musical selections which included "Because He Lives", "Victory in Jesus", "Blessed Assurance", "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less", "Amazing Grace" and "Pachelbel's Canon". He also accompanied the congregational hymn of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness". Burial followed at the Ashmore Cemetery in Ashmore, Illinois. Serving as pallbearers were Jacob Richardson, Jordan Richardson, Justin Richardson, Zack Richardson, Matt Dolson, Mike Dolson, and Nathan Hellman. Honorary pallbearers were Briar and Westin Hellman.
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