Summerton, SC

Hester Ann Hilton Richardson, daughter of Elease Dingle Hilton and the late Edward Hilton, was born November 13, 1950 in the Jordan Community of Clarendon County. She was preceded in death by a son, Willie Edward Richardson and a brother, Edmond Hilton.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and was a graduate of Manning High School, Class of 1972.

In her youth, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church.

She was a former employee of Federal Mogul for several years until her health failed.

She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Willie Marion Richardson, Jr. and this union was blessed with two sons.

Hester was very a very affectionate, kind person, always willing to help in any way she could. She loved to laugh and to make others laugh with the many antics she would exhibit. Throughout all of her illnesses, she never complained--she would always say "I'm alright".

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, God's Angels ushered the soul of Hester to rest from her labors at McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning, SC where a new peaceful life began.

Hester leaves to cherish her precious memories, her loving mother, Elease Dingle Hilton of Summerton, SC; her son, Renardo (Lakesha) Richardson; three grandchildren: Aneshia C. Richardson, Tacoma, WA, Natron T. (Alexis) China, Harrisburg, VA, and Jada J.Warren, Sumter, SC; three sisters: Rena Ballard (special friend, Lee Miller), Emma (Robert) Murray both of Manning, SC and Betty (Maurice) Dukes Sumter, SC; four brothers: Joe Moses (Margaret) Hilton, Deacon Joseph (Theresa) Hilton, Florence, SC, Johnny (Rev. Clara) Hilton and John L. Hilton (special friend Barbara Kennedy),both of Manning, SC; one sister-in-law, Gloria (Senator Kevin) Johnson; three aunts, Daisy Canty Scott, Weldon, NC, Lillie Mae Hilton and Ruby Hilton, Manning, SC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mrs. Richardson will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 7827 Paxville Hwy., Manning, SC. Rev. Jeffery Jackson, officiating; Rev. Burdy Pringle, assisting.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the family is not accepting visitors.

The CDC advises limiting gatherings to 10 people or less. Public viewings will follow this recommendation. No more than ten people at a time will be allowed in the funeral home for viewing. We are asking our families to help us communicate this to close friends and acquaintances. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), gatherings have been limited to immediate family with15 people or less for graveside services.