Rose Lee Gaines Richardson Obituary

Rose Lee Gaines Richardson of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on July 28, 2026. Rose, born on October 28, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William McKinley Gaines and Catherine Marie Cain Gaines; and her sister Jeanette Watkins. She is survived by: her friend Flowers; her husband William; her children, Cheryl Nelson, Gilbert Nelson, William Richardson IV and LaTanya Richardson; her grandchildren, Anthony Crowell (Katelyn), Tiffani Gallop (Kevion), Robert Lawrence (Assada), Angel Richardson Mickens (Dominic), Manisha Larkin (Todd), Stuart "Mike" Lawrence and Donavon Richardson; her great grandchildren, Brandon Lawrence, Jamier Payne, Ayden Lawrence, Nasir Gallop, Sebastian Lawrence and Oliver Crowell; her great great grandchild Marshawn Payne; and her sisters, Juanita Wright, Catherine Watson and Willamae Spriggs. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the American Kidney Fund.