Barbara Jean Richardson (Williams)

Richardson (Williams), Barbara Jean

Passed away under the loving care of her family and the staff of Allegiance Hospice on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 91 years.  She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Williams (Kilpatrick). Survived by her children, Michael (Connie), Patrick (Francie), Deborah (John) Parisho, and Mary Kinard; special niece, Liz Baker; grandchildren, Heather (George) Baich, Nikki (Jamie) Jeffrey, Melissa Watts, Joe (Laura) and Mark Richardson, Cami (Jordan) Sercombe; and Tim (Wiley) Kendrick; ten great grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Pat Bryson; brother, Richard (Rose) Williams; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, James; sons Timothy and Joseph; and siblings, Thomas Williams and Margaret Lasky.

Barb graduated from St. John's. She worked at Fields Candy Department for over 25 years and also worked at Sav A Lot Drugstore. She loved bingo and playing the slots. Barb was an avid Spartan, Lions, and Tiger fan. She was a devout Catholic and a lifetime member of St. John of the Evangelist Catholic Church. Barb was a wonderful mother who dedicated her life to raising her children.

A special thank you to Tina from Acadia, Ben from Region II, Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice, and Barb's neighbors, Barb, Terry, and Russ.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. James Shaver officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.

Instead of sending flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lumen Christi Drama Department or to St. John's Catholic Church.

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