Ella (Lorene) Richardson passed away on Friday morning, January 13, 2017 at Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital in Yakima. Lorene was born on October 30, 1939 to Joseph and Laura Dees in Bergman, Arkansas.
Lorene married the love of her life, JC Richardson, on July 28, 1957 in Summit, Arkansas. They have 3 children, Clifton Richardson of Yakima, WA, David Richardson (wife Debbie) of Harrison, AR, and Judy Richardson of Yakima, WA. They have 4 grandchildren, Lyndsy McPherson of Yakima, Alicia McPherson of Yakima, Steven Richardson of Yakima, and Jessica McPherson, who passed away on January 11, 2012. They have 6 great grandchildren, Evangelina, Jonathon, Miles, Abby, Wynter, and Ryleigh, who passed with her mother.
Lorene and Judy owned and operated a daycare out of Judy’s house for 11 years. All of the daycare children called Lorene “Granny.” She was known as “Granny” to all children and close friends.
She became a door greeter at Shopko in 2004. She loved meeting new people and talking to anyone who would listen. Lorene is loved by many.
Lorene is survived by her husband of 59 years, JC Richardson; their 3 children; their 4 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Dees; her sister, Joleta Harp; her brother, I.W. Dees; Inez Chappell; her granddaughter, Jessica McPherson; and great granddaughter to be, Ryleigh.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
To share a memory of Lorene, please visit www.lepfuneralhome.com.
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