Bessie Marie Richardson, age 90, born in Bayou La Batre, and resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene S. Richardson and daughter, Mabel Ann Joullian. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Darden (Leonard) of Carriere, Miss., Mary Stickney of Summerville, S.C; six step-children, Walter E. Richardson of Irvington, Martha Irene Gazziere of Bayou La Batre, Francis P. Richardson (Mary) of Slidell, La, Wilhelmenia Todd (Paul) of Fairhope, Glenn Richardson (Judy) of Breaux Bridge, La, Bruce Wayne Richardson of Deridder, La; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Angelita Kroner of Theodore, Blanche Bush of Augusta, Ga; brother, Walter E. Persons of Bay Minette, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at Colony Cemetery in Fairhope, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, 300 South Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC FAIRHOPE.To post online condolences,visit www.wolfefuneralhome.com.
