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Velda Elaine Richardson

August 11, 1957 – September 1, 2023

Obituary

Lady Richardson was born on August 11, 1957, to Richard Davis and Thelma Bennett. She is a faithful First Lady Of True Love MBC Tampa, (2018-2023), Assistant Missions/Women Fellowship at True Love MBC (2021-2023), Minister Wives Auxiliary Mt. Pilgrim MB Association (2018-2023), Member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (from youth to her demise). Ministers Wives & Baptism Auxiliaries (2011 2018), member of Emanuel Apostolic Church (Bremerton, WA), Pastor aid and Usher Board (1989- 2002), Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Usher Board (Gainesville, FL) 2008-2013.

Lady Richardson attended Hillsborough County Public Schools, graduating from King High School in the Class of 1975, she also attended Olympic College in Bremerton, WA, and graduated with an AA degree in Liberal Arts class of 1995. Lady Richardson was employed with Gentiva/Kindred at home (May 2002 retirement), Virginia Mason Hospital (Seattle, WA) (1989 2002), Tampa General Hospital (1980-1989), and University Community Convalescent Center (1978-1980).

She was preceded in death by; her father, Richard Davis; adoptive parents, Dec. Jimmie Robinson (Mother Mary); brothers, Rev. Michael V. Bennett, and Darryl L. Bell; grandparents, John S. Williams, Lillie Bennett; great uncle, Oscar Edwards; mother-in-law, Harriett Richardson; brothers-in-law, Robert Wright and Johnnie I. Richardson; step-granddaughter, Faiafeai Munroe; special in-laws, Aunt Carrie Lawson, Aunt Dorothy Richardson and Uncle Major Richardson. She leaves to cherish memories with her; spouse, Pastor/Rev. James E. Richardson; mother, Thelma Bennett; children, Curtis Moore Jr.(Seattle, WA), CPO Jimmie Moore US Navy, retired (Dallas, TX); grandchildren, Calisi Orchid Velda Moore, Alaina Bella Maria Moore; sisters, B. Theresa Wright, Andra Davis; brother, D. Fitzgerald Bennett; aunt, Sarah Ellis; nieces, ebony Lampkins, Tamika Bennett, Lakisha Worthen, Arianna Bell, and Aiyana Bell; special daughters-in-love, Sharon Padua, Ashley Neal; stepdaughters, Sabrina Redding(Martin), Shelia Vickers, Aundrya Richardson, and Qarmyn Richardson; stepson, Joshua Richardson (Dominque); step-grands, Ashton Neal and Kahla Soto; sister-in-law, Annette Bennett, Janet Bell, 1st Lady Mary Grace Jones (Elder Dr. Eugene Jones), Betty Richardson (John); brothers-in-law, John A. Richardson (Betty), and Kenny L. Richardson (Odell Richardson); step-nieces/nephews, Kisha Richardson, Keisha Joseph, Felicia Orange, and John "JR" Richardson. A host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, godparents, goddaughters, and godsons. Special thanks and appreciation to Sis Ida Lewis, Cousin Joyce Kaham, The True Love Missionary Baptist Church Family, The New Hope Missionary Baptist family, The doctors, nurses, medical staff, housekeeping, culinary, and valets at Moffit Cancer Center, Magnolia & McKinley locations.

Visitation
Friday, September 15, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
True Love MB Church
3519 E. 9th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

Funeral Service
Saturday, September 16, 2023
11:00 AM
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
3005 E Ellicott St.
Tampa, FL 33610

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