Florence Elizabeth Richardson Obituary (1920

Florence Elizabeth Stokes Richardson, 98, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Crestwood. Mrs. Richardson was born on August 21, 1920 in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late Malcolm Albert and Florence Olivia Clara Stokes. She retired after more than 40 years as a secretary from the Railroad. In 2003, she moved to the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community where she enjoyed spending time with friends and reading. She was a past member of the Eastern Star and was a member of West Side Baptist Church. On August 31, 1946, she married John Harrison Richardson who preceded her in death. Surviving is a niece, Rebecca L. Ray of Mclean; a step daughter-in-law, Jean Richardson of Delaware; step grandchildren, Gail Mansory, Cathy Short and husband Harry, and step great grandchildren, Julie Short and Amir Mansory. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by a step son, John Harrison Richardson; and a sister, Ruth Ella Ray and husband William. Pastors Eric Martin and Troy Pearson will conduct a memorial service on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Strite Auditorium. Burial will be held privately at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Bladensburg, Maryland. There will be no formal visitation, however, friends my visit on Friday from 9 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to West Side Baptist Church, 715 West Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.