Mrs. Viola Pickett Richardson
(June 22, 1930 - June 23, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 / 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Clement Road Church of God 3701 Clement Road Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: In-State 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon / Thursday, June 29, 2023 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: 12:00 Noon / Friday, June 30, 2023 / Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road Columbia, South Carolina
Mrs. Viola was like a grandmother to me. She always had a beautiful smile that would brighten my heart when it was down and she always had such kind words! I know you are now resting in the arms of our father God. I know one day I will see you again!
To God Be The Glory 🙏🏾Always a joyful smile and a kind word you exemplified, , Sis Richardson
Joe Washington and Family
Cousin Viola will truly be missed, especially at the Felder Family Reunions. Cousin Viola had a beautiful spirit and was loved by all.
Condolences to cousin Eli and family. Know that we love you.
Cousin Jeanne and the entire
New York District
To Paula and the family. I offer up to you all my heart felt condolences. I pray God will intercede as only he can. Your Mom will truly be missed. But in the hands of the Lird , she has found peace and her Glorious resting place. Love Always Jackie
Mom Viola was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman. I was raised by a single parent who did all she possibly could. But without Mom Viola’s example, I never would have known HOW to truly love the Lord and strive daily to be a godly wife to my wonderful husband of 36 years! Miss you dearly, Mom!
My condolences family, Viola will be missed. Love you guys, so much. Hang in there, cousin Ronda
My heartfelt sympathy to Sister Richardson’s family. She was such a loving and kind person. Her smile brightened hearts at The Clement Road Church of God. Heaven has received another jewel. Love to you all.
To Eli Richardson Family and Viola Children who stuck by their mother until her transition. You all have our deepest sympathy to both families. I will continue keep you all in prayers.
As some people journey through life
They leave footprints wherever they go – Footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith.
Even when they’re gone,
We can still look back and clearly see the trail they left behind; A trail bright with HOPE that invites us to follow. Praying you’ll be comforted with precious memories as you think of such a beautiful woman of God, Sis. Viola Richardson.
Sister Viola Richardson was a jewel. She was kind, thoughtful and served God with all of her heart. She shared her beautiful sewing talent with so many. I was so blessed to share life with her. God has added another flower to His heavenly garden. She will be missed.
Will be missed and was a true RARE GEM.
My deepest condolences to the family. I can truly say Ms. Richardson was like a mommy to me a very special person in my life and you will be missed by me. Love you forever Get your rest sweet lady 😥😥😥😥🥰🥰🥰
My prayers are with Eli Richardson and his family. Viola was a lovely person and she knew and valued the importance of family.
Sis. Richardson, was a very special person to me. When my mother transition she stepped in and became family. She exemplified what a true woman of God is.
Love Jewel & Harry Rogers
Viola was my friend and confidant for 63 years. I loved her dearly, my prayers and love to all of her family.
As I read all of the Condolences, each one has said how she cared for others, she was loving, precious, beautiful, she was also a good friend, She could make the best red velvet cake. she could sew anything and make it beautiful. But most of all she loved the Lord.
Love and prayers.
Deepest sympathy to the Richardson Family, Mr. Eli was my father ( DEA. ISAAC MOSES, SR. ) best friend that’s how I met Mrs. Richardson, she was a gorgeous, caring
Woman inside an out.
Take your rest an we will see you on the other side… 🙏🙏
Debra Moses-Wyatt Family
We are grateful for having had the opportunity to know Sister Richardson. She was a rare and precious jewel who touched the hearts of many. We will certainly miss her but we are looking forward to seeing her again on the other side. May God comfort the hearts of the family.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. My heart aches but it also rejoices to know that an angel has transitioned home. Sis Richardson was the personification of a “classic lady”. I will always have fond memories of her grace and wisdom. She has joined her friends – Hall and Collins as they were affectionately known to each other. From the Hall family to the Richardson (Byrd) family. Grace and peace be with you.
Sending my love and condolences to Sister Richardson’s family. Your mother was an amazing woman who will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt condolences to the Richardson and Eggleston family you are in our thoughts and prayers
The Bright Family
Ms. Viola will be missed. She was a beautiful and caring woman. She and my mother were good friends. I can remember when (I was just a little girl) she and my mom would go to parties and they were so pretty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to our family. God has called home other one of his angels. Aunt Viola will truly be missed. My prayers are to Uncle Eli and family in the lost of their wife and mother. She will truly be missed.
You are going to be miss in our neighborhood. You were a rose with your beautiful personality. I’ll will always remember the first time you welcome my husband and I into the neighborhood. You had a basket of loving care. We love you. You will always have a place in my heart.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TOO THE FAMILY OF MOTHER RICHARDSON, WE MEANT MOTHER RICHARDSON AT CLEMENT ROAD CHURCH OF GOD. MY DAUGHTER ASHLEY CALLED HER GRANDMA & I CALLED HER MOTHER, ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE AND ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP SOMEONE, WILLING TO PRAY WITH YOU AND TALK TO YOU ABOUT THE BIBLE. ALWAYS PLEASANT, SHE WORE MANY HATS IN HER LIFE, MY HEART IS HEAVY BUT MOTHER RICHARDSON IS RESTING IN THE BOSOM OF GOD. MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU ALL IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Mom Richardson,
was the sweetest person I knew. She would do anything to help someone in need. I could talk to her about anything. We would hang out going to look for material or just go shopping. She loved butterflies and wind chimes. I really am going to miss mom Richardson, but I have many memories. The draperies she made for my den and living room. The seat cushions for my dining room chairs and my living room sofa. I love you mom always. Daughter from another mother and father.
Our prayers and condolences goes out to uncle Eli and the family, on the lost of aunt Viola. We pray that the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. She was a true blessing to many as she modeled her christian walk with excellence and her sweet spirit with grace. She will be greatly missed.
Love and prayers
Derek & Tiffany and family
To the Richardson Family,
Sending condolescences to you family. Ms. Richardson was a sweet spirit as the flowers she kept planted, watered and groomed in her yard. She was a very special to our family especially my mom because when she spoke to us if we were doing something or being some place we wasn’t mommy ( Ruth Johnson) knew. She will be missed as a piller of our neighborhood. Prayers for you all strength
Sending my sincerely condolences to your family. May God bring you all peace. Love Jill Gaither
Sending our sincere prayers and condolences to your family during this time of bereavement.
From the Hardin and Kennedy family.