Carolyn Sue Richardson's Obituary
Carolyn Misty Richardson, daughter of Wilmer Wilson and Pauline Thelma Johnson was born July 6, 1943 near Seymour, Missouri. She departed this life to be with her Lord and family on Sunday, April 22, 2012.
Misty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Kenny Johnson and sister Wanda Kay Cameron; her special uncle Hershel Johnson; her niece Alara Lowder and her cousin George Wilson Johnson.
She is survived by her husband Gary Richardson of the home in Norwood, Missouri; her sons Charles Harris and wife Tami of Pleasant Hope, Michael Harris of Yuma, Arizona, Chad Richardson and Bobby Hutson, both of Norwood, Missouri; her grandchildren CaSondra and husband Joe Garrison of Mt. Grove, Katrina and Shelby Harris of Yuma Arizona, Camara Bruton and Spencer Hout of Pleasant Hope, Missouri; her great-grandchildren Joe and Haylie Garrison, Carson and Caelan Bruton; her brother-in-law Tom Cameron; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Born and raised in the Seymour area Misty, as she was known, loved the closeness of her family and friends. She received a BSN from Baylor School of Nursing in 1973 and then assisted the Seymour R-II School District as school nurse for many years. Over the years she helped in local hospitals, stayed home to raise her youngest son and used her skills as a nurse to care for her family and neighbors. She enjoyed attending Seymour Nazarene and fondly remembered her times at the Lone Star Church of Seymour.
Misty never met a stranger, her quick wit and contagious laugh made others feel like old friends. Her strong heart gave her the will to carry on during the hard times. Even after battling breast cancer and a stroke, she still took the time to care for others. Her family was her heart and she adored the time she spent with them. The small things in life brought great joy; fish fries, country music and a good book were her favorite pastimes.
Carolyn Sue Johnson Richardson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, niece, sister and a caring neighbor and friend. Misty will be remembered for the loving care and comfort she gave to anyone that needed a helping hand. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for each of us.
Services for Misty Richardson will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Holman Howe Chapel, Seymour, MO. Burial will follow at the Star Cemetery under the direction of Holman Howe Funeral Homes of Seymour. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.holmanhoweseymour.com Memorial contribution may be made to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks in care of HOLMAN HOWE FUNERAL HOMES PO BOX 366, SEYMOUR, MO.
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