CARTHAGE — Connie Barber Richardson, 87, daughter of Martin and Rosa Barber, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at The Greens at Pinehurst, surrounded by her family.
Connie was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, shopping and family beach trips.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 68 years, Samuel J. Richardson Jr.; brothers, William, Hard, Hubert, Ray and Huey Barber; and sisters, Ola Evans, Etta Mae Taylor and Lovedy Short.
Connie is survived by daughters, Dianne Edwards and husband Robert, Wanda Allred and Samara Hayes and husband Harold; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert Richardson and wife Lois; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Richardson.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home and at other times at her home.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 15, at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. William Saunders officiating.
Memorials may be made to Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, c/o Carol Richardson, 370 Richardson Road, Carthage, NC 28327.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is assisting the Richardson family.
Condolences may be made at pinesfunerals.com.