Ms. Dorothy Richardson, age 67, of the Hecksgrove community, departed this life on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Senior Citizen Home in Henderson, North Carolina.
Ms. Richardson leaves behind a legacy of memories that will be cherished by her family and friends. During this time of loss, the family asks for your prayers and support.
A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 1:00pm in the sanctuary of Jordan Chapel Baptist Church in Warrenton, North Carolina the Reverend Carrie Alexander will officiate, and burial will follow in the Coley Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories three grandchildren: DeVontay Richardson, Ashanti Richardson, and Keyniah Lloyd; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Atkins (Anthony) and Rosa Taylor; one brother, Willey Richardson, all of Warrenton, North Carolina; two aunts, Mary “Liz” Brooks and Lucy “Nick” Cole, both of Baltimore, Maryland; many treasured great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of other precious relatives and friends.
She may be viewed on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00am-2:00pm at Boyd & Royster.
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Fly high Auntie no more discomfort Love You Always
Love you always dot from me my mama and hilda
SIP Queen I will always love and miss you Auntie Dot calling me Tina Marie, Tina Turner.....your laughter, kindness, patience, strength, wisdom, your kisses, and love for everyone...I know God need you more my angel...love you always and forever...Fly high Auntie your niece Tina😘😥
It's been awhile since I've seen you but I will never forget all the fun we had together. RIP Dot you will be missed❤️🙏🏾
My Cousin DOT. I used to say hey Dorothy she'll just laugh and say what's up Nancy. She was a True Genuine Person. Full of Life. Would do anything for you. She will be Truly Missed. S.I.P.
You will always be in my heart. I literally just thought of you the other day and WOW!!!! RIP my funny and crazy good friend. My prayers to the family for your loss.
So Sorry for your Loss,God Bless ❤️
My sincere condolences to the family.
Condolences to the Richardson family. Dot is remembered for her sweet personality along with her athleticism on the softball field where we grew up in the Hecks Grove community playing ball on the weekends. She will be missed for sure
It's been awhile since I last saw you...may you rest in peace cuzin💔😔
DOT you weren't just my friend; you were the sister I got to choose. I will carry your beautiful spirit and our memories with me for the rest of my life. Love you, always.
My heartfelt condolences are extended to this family for the loss of "Dot." Many memories, we attended High School, played soft ball on the same team, she was an over average player at whatever she set her mind to do. She fought the good physical fight of faith and in her spirit, she finish her course, redeemed and at eternal peace. Earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal. Rev. Doris J Jones
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