Gladys Richardson Obituary
The passing of Gladys Richardson of Hampton, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 8, 2025 at the age of 90. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gladys Richardson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dora Nicholson and Jesse Nicholson; and her siblings, Carrie Riggins (K. B.), Jesse Nicholson, Fletcher Nicholson, Winston Nicholson, Joseph Nicholson, Betty Nicholson and Virginia Bethea.
She is survived by: her husband Harper Richardson; her sister Dolores Brown of New Jersey; her children, Maglenda Browning, Elizabeth Belton (Jahi), Judy Jones (Dwight) of Hampton, VA, Malik Ashidda (Aisha) of Capital Heights, MD and Alton Richardson of Washington, DC.; and her grandchildren, James Braxton, Stacy Braxton, Timothy Braxton (Trina), Michelle Browning, Michael Browning, Lamont Richardson (Tiffany), Marcus Horton, Shameka Watson (Jeremiah) and Branden Foulkes. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose - Emily Memorial Chapel of C. C. Carter Funeral Home (3700 Marshall Ave, Newport News, VA 23607). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 at the Parklawn Memorial Park (2551 N Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666).
