Myra Glee Tant Richardson

Myra Glee Tant Richardson, age 73, of Maggie Valley, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Myra was born on January 17, 1950, in Talladega, AL to the late William Franklin and Mary Eliza James Tant. She loved being Mom, Grandma, wife, and sister. She was so good at and loved her role of "Aunt" to her family and friends. She was Ms Myra to her preschoolers. Throughout her years on this Earth, her faith in Jesus and that relationship was the central core of her being. She was a blessing to so many and the songs she sang and the stories read and told were treasured and will be sorely missed.

In addition to her parents, Myra was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Miron Tant Hammett, Frankie Joyce Tant Watterson and Cherry Maie Tant; brothers-in-law, Lewey Clayton Hammett and William Michael Watterson.

Myra is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, David Alan Richardson; sons, Benjamin David Richardson (Leah) and Matthew Tant Richardson (Jennifer); grandchildren, Elise Paige Richardson, Iris Esme Richardson, and Charlie Banks Richardson; nieces and nephews, Miron Jeanne Hammett Beirnes, Lewey Clayton Hammett Jr., Michael Kenneth Watterson, William Kevin Watterson, Mary Angela Watterson Elmore; and many cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, at Life Church of Waynesville, with Pastor Paul Hensley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am to 11 am prior to the service at the church. There will be a Graveside Service at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 30, at Dry Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Lincoln, AL, with Billy Williams officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com for the Richardson family.