Ms. Dina Shir Richardson
(October 6, 1967 - April 14, 2026)
Viewing Location: Family Visitation : Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 / 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M
Funeral Location: First Nazareth Baptist Church, 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026 / 11:00 a.m.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina
My condolences to the family, heaven has now gained another angel and she has gained her wings. May you rest in eternal peace, love you Dina !!!
Sending love and strength to all of Ms. Dina’s family and friends. Dina was a cornerstone of my children’s experience at their daycare, with Wednesday being the cannot-miss day in order to spend time with her. Ms. Dina’s songs got all of the kids and adults dancing, and the videos of my children feeling loved and celebrated with special shout-outs mid-song made my day every time. The love and light she brought to every room will carry on through her music, and through the songs we still sing as a family thanks to her. She will be greatly missed.
To go for a walk with Dina through her Brooklyn neighborhood often became an extraordinary experience. She carried a special light and it was amazing how many people knew her and would immediately respond with instant warmth. Her smiles of warmth were penetrating. Her love and compassion for human beings was remarkable and contagious. She also touched so many lives with her songs and beautiful music. She will be dearly missed. My sincerest condolences to Beatrice and Dina’s family.
Precious Dina…. what an beautiful being she was. I will dearly miss her grace and presence and warm kindness. And of course her beautiful music….. God speed dear one. You are in my heart and mind.
All strength to family and loved ones. I know there are many…. Thank you Dina. All love to you.
Dearest Bea and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about the death of Dina and Frances on the same day, can only imagine. I offer you my heartfelt condolences. I am thinking about you…and praying that God will comfort you as you grieve your loss.
Please always remember the good times, because they are precious memories.
Love you, my Sister
Dina brought pure magic to every room she entered, to every person she met. She was absolutely enchanting — one of those people who took your breath away with her kindness, her joy, and her remarkable wisdom. We are all better people for knowing and loving her.
To my family — music is Miss Dina. Miss Dina is the music that surrounds us in this beautiful life. May her legacy continue to inspire people to look for the beauty and music in all their surroundings. She will be missed dearly.
To Dina’s family and friends,
my heartfelt condolences with the loss of your daughter, and friend,
all strength to you during this time,
with warmth, Emmy
Dear Dina,
you were a true human being, full of support for others, even if you did not understand them.
Singing and playing with you was a gift.
You saw the best in people and you saw everyone of us as an opportunity for God, this is how it lived in you.
May your journey be strengthened by all the love you have spread, beautiful being, loving Lady.
Beatrice, I pray that you and your family receive a peace, comfort, and strength, that only God can give, at this time.
Also remember that you’re in our prayers and warmest regards, in the loss of your daughter.
Dina, or Ms. Dina as she was affectionately known in the Brooklyn pre-school community, was an inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to have known her. She sang songs that delighted our children, showered them with love, and brought out the best in all of us. Some of my favorite memories from my son’s preschool days were getting the videos from Ms. Dina’s visits. In addition to being a talented musician, she had an uncanny ability to highlight what was special about each child that day and incorporate them into her songs. Ms. Dina was someone who radiated light and shared it with those around her. We are all better for having her in our lives and memories.
My Prayers and Deepest and Deepest Sympathy are with you and your entire family Mrs. Richardson.
Ms Dina was such a gift to this world. She sang to my daughter’s pre-school class every week, even making up a song about her called “Nora Ballerina”. We used to sing “Nora Ballerina” all the time in our family. I truly believe Ms Dina inspired a life-long love of music in my daughter and her friends. I feel so lucky to have known her and send my condolences to all her did. The world is a less joyous place now that she is not in it. May her memory be a blessing.
What a special lady dear Dina was. She was loved by so many and will be missed. I for one am so thankful that I had the opportunity to know her and spend time in her presence over these past 25 years. I hear singing every moment of the day. My sincere condolences to Beatrice and the family.
Prayers for strength, peace and comfort.
Hattie Pearl Dinkins and Family
My sister and I offer our sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your daughter. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
My sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers.
Our prayers for Bea, Tito and Family. May beautiful, wonderful Dina rest in peace.
Jean DeForest and Family
Thank you for being such a dear friend Dina. Your beautiful voice was linked to an even more beautiful spirit. May you rest in peace.