Alees Coates-Richardson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alees Coates-Richardson in Vienna, Virginia, who passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Alees leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Alees may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Welton Smith and Idelia Carey Smith; her husband Saul Richardson; her son Steven; and her grandson Edmund.

She is survived by: her sister Helen; and her son Joseph. She is also survived by grandchildren; and a growing number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

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