Edie Richardson

Hazel “Edie” Perry Richardson, age 74, of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Frye Regional Hospital in Hickory. Born February 27, 1942 in Ashe County, Edie was a daughter of the late Woodrow and Alice Furches Perry. She was a loving mother who enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, decorating and shopping with her daughter. Edie had a great sense of humor and always saw the lighter side of things. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond “Bill” Richardson; and two sisters, Thelma Annas and Lucille Taylor. Survivors include her son, Bill Richardson II (wife Shelly) of High Point; a daughter, Brigetta Richardson Gaskins (husband Bobby) of Chesterfield, SC; a special friend and companion, Connie Kerley; two brothers, Lamon Perry of West Jefferson, NC and Russell Perry of Randleman, NC; a sister, Joann Gaines of Trinity, NC; three grandchildren, Erica and Sarah Richardson and Bobbie Lynne Gaskins; she is also survived by numerous other relatives. A celebration of Edie’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor Nicky Waters and Pastor Kenneth Furches officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. Memorials can be made to Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church at 2822 Poovey’s Chapel Church Road, Hudson, NC 28638. Online condolences can be sent to the Richardson family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Richardson family.