Dorothy Ree Richardson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy Ree Richardson, daughter of Clinton and Willie Mae Richey (preceded in death) entered this life on September 2, 1945 in Moss Point, MS. She slipped into eternity on December 31, 2020 at Union Memorial Hospital. Dorothy received her education in Baltimore at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and graduated in 1964. Dorothy married the love of her life Otto Richardson, Jr. on March 5, 1966. From this union 2 children were born. She was employed at several jobs but retired after 32 years at Hedwin Incorporated. She volunteered at the True Gospel Christian Academy and was affectionately called Nana by most of the students. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ under the leadership of Bishop Alfred Wallace, Sr. where she was baptized in the name of Jesus and filled with the Holy Ghost. There she served faithfully as vice president of the Usher Board. She remained a faithful member until 1987 when her husband, Elder Otto Richardson, Jr., accepted the all to pastor the True Gospel Apostolic Faith Church. Dorothy loved to sew and bake. The most fond memories were here vanilla, lemon, chocolate, & banana walnut cakes that would sell out every Sunday. Many didn't know that she made graduation gowns and wedding dresses. She had a way of making everyone feel special. Her way of showing that was she gave you a unique name. To cherish her memory is her husband of 54 years Bishop Otto Richardson, Jr.; her children: Monique (James) Camper and Darryl; grandchildren; Maurice & Maurquise Moody, Jazmin, Janai, and Joshua; three sisters: Bertha (Roosevelt), Mary (Charles) Darden, Ann (James) Davis; preceded in death Beaetta (Gerard) Young, James (Phyllis) Richey, Charles (Joyce) Richey, and Otis Richey; Godchildren; Eugenia Smith and Marcus Richardson; a host of brother and sister in laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Marva Richardson; and caregiver Tramilia Wright.

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Dorothy Ree Richardson

September 2, 1945 - December 31, 2020