Melba Robinson Richardson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Melba Dearleana Robinson Richardson was born July 21, 1922 to the late William and Theresa Thaddeus Robinson in Marshall, Texas. However, before the dawn of day on Sunday, September 9, 2012, God dispatched his angels to return Melba home to her resting place with her Heavenly Father. Melba attended the Dunbar School in Texarkana, Texas then Wilson Junior College in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed with A & P Grocery Stores as a bookkeeper for twenty-five years until her retirement. Melba's bubbly, magnetic personality draws all people to her. She reached out to assist anyone. No one was a stranger to her. One of the most fantastic and honorable persons drawn was the love of her life, Mr. Eugene Richardson, who she wed and spent fifty-seven joyous years. Mrs. Richardson was a dynamic cook, enjoyed traveling, driving, entertaining and playing bid whist. She was a member of Club 20 from 1981 until her death and was also a member of many bowling leagues, one, in which she was one of the founding members of The Islanders for more than 40 years. She believed in praying for all things. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Richardson; sister, Mildred Robinson; four brothers-in-law and one sister-in law. Melba leaves to cherish precious memories: her daughter, Wendy Dianne Richardson Atwell of Port Monmouth, NJ; a granddaughter, La'Dawn Theresa Antoinette (Sidney) Ward; two great grandchildren, Sidney and Riley Ward of Philadelphia, PA; a sister, Wilma (Robert) Wesley of Naples, FL; a brother-in-law, Charles (LaJoie) Richardson of Sugarland, TX; two other sisters-in-law, Thelma Richardson of Queens, NY and Marie Richardson of Baltimore, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and all additional adopted family she called "MY CHILD"; Wendy's dog Jack Daniels "JD" who was with her at the end and many loving friends.

Melba Robinson Richardson

July 21, 1922 - September 9, 2012