Virgil Richardson Obituary
In loving memory of Virgil Richardson of Corning, Arkansas, born in Success, Arkansas, who departed this world on December 7, 2025 at the age of 82. Virgil leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Jake Richardson; his daughter Sarah Ann Richardson; his mother Virgie Richardson (VanNada); and his parents-in-law, Roy and Ruth Brady (Nettles).
He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou Richardson; his daughters, Dianna Richardson of Corning and Laura Shipman (Bobby) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; his sister-in-law Dorothy Brady of Pineville, Louisiana; his grandchildren, Rhonda McKinley (Joshua), Jacob Simpson, Bobby Shipman III (Katie), Anna Jones (Grant) and Wil Shipman (Sarah); his great grandchildren, Caleb, Aaron, Malachi, Benjamin McKinley, Bobby IV, Sabre, Penelope "Poppy" Shipman and Liam Shipman; his sibling's children, Billy Brady (Becky) and Beth Pittman (Paul); and his close friend John Hastings.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ermert Funeral Home (1000 W Elm St, Corning, AR 72422). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
