Kelley Marie Richardson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Kelley Marie Richardson, daughter of Gene Z. and Dolly Richardson, was born October 26, 1961, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Friday, August 20, 2021, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-nine years, nine months, and twenty-five days.
She was preceded in death by her father; a daughter, Lonnie Marie Prater; and a sister, Patricia Ann Richardson.
Kelley is survived by her mother, Dolly Crunk, of Lebanon, Missouri; a brother, Zane Richardson, and his wife, Pamela, of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Mitzi Marcum, and Carla Richardson, both of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; several cousins; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She lived her entire life in the Lebanon area and graduated from Lebanon High School. She worked for St. John’s Hospital for a time and then was employed by Marine Electric for twenty years. She had been working as a supervisor for the Phoenix Foundation of Lebanon for the last few years. Kelley was also a devoted homemaker to her family.
Kelley was very fond of the Baptist faith.
She took wonderful care of her mother, Dolly, and enjoyed going shopping and doing things with her. She loved her dog “Nilla” and enjoyed her company. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Kelley was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
Services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park.
A memorial to Claws and Paws has been established and memorials may be left at the funeral home.
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