Ella Richardson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ella Richardson of West Jefferson, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 73, on January 17, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Richardson to show support.
As we bid adieu to Ella's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Ella has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin West and Dorothy Honaker West; and her siblings, Alvin Lee West, Jr., Michael Wayne West, Joan Elizabeth West and Mary Lou West.
She is survived by: her husband Larry Richardson; her daughter Rachel Barker (Tim) of Little Rock, Arkansas; her siblings, Dianne Cassett of Galax and Roscoe West, Sr. (Robin) of Independence; and her caregiver Juanita Bledsoe. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
