Edna Britt Richardson
January 5, 1931 - November 14, 2020
Edna Britt Richardson, age 89, formerly of Snellville, GA, died peacefully November 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Stiles Richardson; parents, Omar and Eliza Britt; and son, Jeff Richardson. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Lynn Richardson of Monroe; son and husband, Lyndon Richardson and Chris Idema of San Antonio, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Brian Ford of Snellville; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bill Pembroke of Roswell; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Richardson was a 1948 graduate of Snellville High School and was a long-time member at Bethany Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Sears, Roebuck and Co., but her most cherished job was that of wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Prior to her illness, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed volunteering at her local church and foodbank, spending time with her "bingo gang" and cheering on the Atlanta Braves. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, November 19 at 2:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel. Interment will follow at Snellville Historical Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Thursday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Abbey Hospice Foundation, in memory of Edna Britt Richardson, (Abbey Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 68, Social Circle, GA 30025-0068). Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand that we will be limiting the amount of people at our chapel for visitations and services. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, a family company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Edna Britt Richardson, age 89, formerly of Snellville, GA, died peacefully November 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Stiles Richardson; parents, Omar and Eliza Britt; and son, Jeff Richardson. Survivors include... View Obituary & Service Information