I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7. Florence Deborah Coates Richardson , 82, of Inglis, FL finished her earthly race on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the home of her son, Keith and His wife Tammi, in Oak Hill, WV.
Born March 27, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late James H. Coates and Florence L. Jaucian Coates Burns.
She was a member of the Yankeetown Community Church, Yankeetown, FL.
Her husband of 56 years, Ellis Neil Richardson, Sr. preceded her in death on May 6, 2011. A brother, Wayne Coates also preceded her.
Debbie leaves behind a loving and devoted family which includes sons, Keith Richardson and wife, Tammi, of Oak Hill, and Ellis N. Richardson, Jr. of Largo, FL; daughter, Teresa M. Meyer of Inglis, FL; and two granddaughters, Carlee Ann Meyer and Alexander Nicole Richardson.
In keeping with her wishes, Debbie was cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Yankeetown Community Church in Yankeetown, FL with Pastor Dennis Hamill officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, PO Box 1472, Beckley WV 25802.
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www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV