BORN

1925

DIED

2015

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Stanley, North Carolina

Louise Richmond Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2015.

Proverbs 31:10… A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. These words and verse best describe Willie Louise Richmond, age 89, who passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at her residence in Columbus, North Carolina. Louise loved to sew, read and travel. She was blessed to have seen Hawaii, London, Paris and the Mediterranean with her family. Most of all, she loved her family.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald Clovis Richmond. A native of Snyder, Texas, she is the daughter of the late Jennings Bryan Eatmon and Lillie Kenneth Crenshaw Eatmon along with three sisters; Juanita Roten, Dorothy Davis and Marjorie Stocks.

Those left behind to cherish the memories of Louise are her daughters; Donna Eloise Richmond Ware and husband Ron of Campobello, South Carolina and Vicki Sue Richmond Hornowski of Asheville, North Carolina; son: Bryan Keith Richmond and wife Aimee of Raywick, Kentucky; six grandchildren: Lindsay Thatcher, Maeghan MacKenzie Richmond, Lana Corbin Richmond, Ashley Hornowski, Bryan Scott Ware and Benjamin Hornowski; four great grandchildren:, Roslyn Ware, Ruby Rose Richmond, Vivienne Floyd, Cole Henry Ware.

Funeral service for Mrs. Richmond will be at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 300 East Rutherford Street, Landrum, South Carolina 29356 with Reverend Mark Bishop officiating. Active pallbearers are family and friends.

The family will be receiving friends from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM prior to the service.

Graveside and committal service will be follow at 3:00 PM in Hillcrest Gardens 1508 Charles Raper Jonas Highway, Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120.

The family wishes to praise the care received from Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and Seasons of life Home Care.

In lieu of flowers Memorial may be made to the Hospice of the Carolinas Foothills, 260 Fairwinds Drive, Landrum, South Carolina 29356 or First Baptist Church, 300 East Rutherford Street, Landrum, South Carolina 29356.

For those who wish to share fond memories with the family, please visit the guestbook of Mrs. Richmond at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com

Carothers Funeral Home of Stanley is honored to be serving the family of Willie Louise Richmond.

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December 7, 2015

Roland Setzer

Dear Vicki, Keith, Donna and family, Your mother was such a lovely woman and she will truly be missed. My condolences. Love, Roland

November 24, 2015

Jennifer Thompson

All of us at LaurelHurst will miss Lou. She was such a part of our family and we loved her very much. Lou always had a beautiful smile and was ready to laugh. She was elegant and fun and just a joy to be around. Our hearts and prayers go out to Donna and all or Lou's family.

November 24, 2015

I attended church at LFB with Mrs. Richmond. She was a very kind lady and will be missed by her church family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one.

November 23, 2015

Fran Sitton

Donna and family: Our prayers are with you all as you celebrate the life of Lou. She was a beautiful, loving person who had that sparkle in her eye that let you know that she was ready to enjoy life to the fullest. I will always remember her fondly. Love to you and the family.

November 23, 2015

Condolences for you and your family.

November 23, 2015

Valerie Kokenes

My heart goes out to you and your family. I am caring for my very ill mother and it is so difficult to see our Mothers become so weak. I will be thinking of you and your family. I am so very sorry for her loss.
Valerie Kokenes

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