Thelma Molene Denton Richardson, age 90, went to her reward Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born Sunday, April 29, 1928 in Bullard's Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. Mrs. Richardson is preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Flora Minchey Denton; husband of 62 years, Jessie W. Richardson; daughter, Carol Hayes; granddaughter, Amanda McMichael; brothers, Willard and Ira C. Denton.
A lady who loved to cook, travel, reading (especially her Bible) and her family. She was known by many as Memaw and gained the adoration of generations of families even beyond her own. She was a treasured aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, and sister in Christ, attending Zion Chapel Assembly of God and formerly Calvary Assembly of God. Though she worked various jobs in her life, she had a natural talent for raising a family and cooking. Her family was her proudest accomplishment and she leaves a legacy of love, faith, and charity in the people whose lives she touched. She is survived by her children, Brenda McMichael and her husband, Gary, Jesse Richardson and his wife, Loli, Roger Richardson and his wife, Sandra, Jan Musgrove and her husband, Scott, Mike Richardson and his wife, Debbie and Phil Richardson. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be conducted 2:00 Sunday, November 18, 2018 in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Burks and Bro. Larry Marlar officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Grandsons will service as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be the granddaughters.
Family and friends will gather to remember Mrs. Richardson at a visitation Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 4:00 until 8:00 and Sunday from 12:00 until the 2:00 service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
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