Viola Lelia Richardson Obituary
We announce the death of Viola Lelia Richardson of Arcola, Illinois, born in Duffield, Virginia, who passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Viola will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Ervin Lane and Dora Devota Lane; her children, William W. Smith and Darla M. Smith; her stepdaughters, Donna Richardson and Lori Richardson; her siblings, Robert L. Lane, G. Wayne Lane and Laquata A. Lane; her siblings-in-law, Toni Lane, Ann Lane and Homer Weikle; and her grandson Wilson M. Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Dora "Shelley" M. Welke and Kevin L. Richardson (Allison); her stepchildren, Hank Richardson and Penny Richardson; her siblings, Richard E. Lane, Jim E. Lane (Betty), David M. Lane (Kathy), Suella J. Wallace (Tom), Marsha L. Weikle, Janeann Fessler (Wade) and Mary C. Berg (Bill); her grandchildren, Alex, Gabriel, Abigail, Daniel and Leah; and her great grandchildren, Mason, Jordan, Kyndrik, Avery and Grayson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
