Norma Dean (Deana) Richardson

Mrs. Norma Dean (Deana) Richardson (age 76) of Pensacola, Florida joined the love of her life Johnny B. Richardson, husband of 38 years, on Friday, October 7, 2016. They are now together and rejoicing with their Lord and Savior in Heaven.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 17, 1940 to Connie and Nettie Spurlock, Deana was a warm, gentle, caring person who loved God and her family deeply. Her family was her lifelong focus. She was proud of any detail of our lives and would always reward us with the best hugs.

She is survived by her 4 devoted children: Marcia Mayo (Richard), Victor Richardson (Karen), Karen Coats (Kevin), John Eric Richardson; her 11 grandchildren: Johnny Scanlon (Amy), Eric Scanlon, Derek Strickland, Natalie Tyler (Bryan), Alex Scanlon (Danielle), Matt Richardson, Brody Scanlon, Nicholas Richardson, Cody Richardson, Meghan Mayo, Katelyn Mayo; her 7 great grandchildren: Alyssa, Kelly, Riley, Zoe, Bryan Jr., Ali, Chloe; and her brother, Ronald Campbell.

When not at a football game, cheerleading, softball or some other sporting event with her children, she was traveling extensively around the world visiting Europe, Australia, South America, and the Caribbean.

She was a member of Scenic Heights Baptist Church for 52 years and was a Sunday-school teacher, Girls Acteen leader and taught many children to love the Lord. She was a Certified Medical Assistant and an EEG Technician. She worked at the Medical Center and West Florida Hospital for 30 years. She loved Pensacola Beach, FSU and Jay High School football with a passion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny B. Richardson, sisters-Connie Dabbs and Shirley Derrick and granddaughter Crystal.

Recently she moved to the delightful community of Jay, Florida where she attended True Worship Assembly of God and was blessed by its people and received by open arms.

Deana had many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends who loved and adored her. Her compassionate personality attracted everyone and not a stranger did she meet.

Friends are asked to join the family at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for viewing, and at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel for funeral services. Entombment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. Pastor Adam Peterson of True Worship Assembly of God will be officiating.

We are a close family and rejoice that she is in her new heavenly home.

John 14:2 – In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.