Born May 19, 1945, in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Richardson and Carrie Carter Richardson.

She was preceded in death by daughter Carrie Ann Jones; sisters Sadie Douglas, Frances Martha Johnson and Bea Martin; and brothers, Pat Richardson, Oscar Lee Richardson, James Edward Richardson Jr., Moses Richardson, Paul Richardson and James Henry Richardson.

Surviving are her children, Michael Twitty Jr. (Stephanie) and Gina Wright (Christopher Lee); grandchildren, Lamar, Byron, Anthony, Makia, Destinee and Alexis; a number of great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine R. Douglas; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Martha Johnson.

A funeral was conducted Monday, June 17, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by Pastor Stan Stewart. Burial followed at Nowlin Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. NG