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Lucille Estelle Richardson

FUNERAL HOME

Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory

1104 South Circle Drive

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lucille Richardson Obituary

Lucille Estelle Richardson peacefully passed away on January 10, 2013 with her family by her side in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 84. Lucille was born September 14, 1928 in Eupora, Mississippi to the union of Wade and Modine Brown, who preceded her in death. She was one of 10 children and learned to how make a lot out of a little. She began a family of her own in North Carolina and continued to have more children after she moved to Colorado Springs in 1957. Lucille was a 56 year resident of Colorado Springs where she raised her 15 children. Her children were raised with the virtues of unconditional love and hard work. She also passed those on to many others in the community. Lucille was a long time member of St. John's Baptist Church and served on several committees under the leadership of the late Milton E. Proby. Her hobbies included spending time with her grandchildren, reading romance novels, tending her garden, sewing, and cooking. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Richardson; siblings, M.L. Brown, Roy Brown, Herbert Brown, G.A. Brown, Euna Small, Earnest Brown, and Eddie Brown. She also was preceded in death by her children Jimmy Richardson, Yvonna Lindsey, and Alfred Exum Jr. Left to cherish the memory of Lucille are her children; eight sons- Wade Exum, Thomas Exum, Stanley Exum, Phillip Exum, Brando Exum, Lawrence Smith, Steven Richardson, and Glenn Richardson, four daughters- Leetta Jackson, Christine Hawkins, Sonia McBride, and Twyla Richardson; 32 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers- Robert Brown and Ralph Brown, and a host of family and friends. Visitation Friday, January 18 from 4p.m.-7p.m., Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors, 1104 S. Circle Drive. Funeral service Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11a.m. Angelus Chapel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Lucille Richardson

24 Entries

Richard Lindsey

January 10, 2025

Although I was not immediate family, I always felt like another son of Lucille´s. I could have listened to her life stories forever! She was both regal and tough! I love her like a second Mom! RIP Queen

andrea mobley

February 15, 2013

May good be with the family

Brenda Mitchell

January 23, 2013

To Tony and his family I am so sorry for your lost.Always remember God has your mom in his loving arms and she is okay now keeping watch over her family from afar,but so near in each of your hearts.

January 22, 2013

Aunt Lucille was an extraordinary woman and she will be greatly missed! I know that she touched so many people and her essence will forever be present in those that she loved and those that loved her. Rest in Paradise!!!
Love,
Tanya

Deyanda Richardson

January 21, 2013

Dear Grandma,
I want to thank you for all of the LOVE that you have given to me. Not a day has gone by that the words I have heard you say time & time again have not played in my mind. Because of you I have KNOWLEDGE in so many aspects of life. My children will have better opportunities because of YOU! I Love You Forever & Always!
Your Granddaughter,
Nicky

Brenda Shumon

January 19, 2013

May God's love continue to shine on you. Continue to pray and lean on His everlasting arms.

Stephanie Mitchell

January 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandra C. Garcia

January 19, 2013

My deepest sorrow in hearing the loss of Lucille, Mother to Wade Exum & his brothers, extended family & friends. I just learned of this on Saturday. Lucille was an absolute joy to be around and talk to.. She & I spoke often and I will miss hearing her voice & opinion on the many things we talked about.. She had a wonderful laugh & way of expressing herself. I will miss her. She helped me out quite a bit during the times she called me when I was in the hospital, her encouragement & prayers will be with me forever. Rest in peace my friend & prayer partner, I will miss you & I thank you for all you shared with me.
My love to the family & God Bless You all.

Layvonne Brooks

January 18, 2013

May you always shine bright

Layvonne Brooks

January 18, 2013

Our heart is with you at ALL TIMES, WE LOVE YOU ALL...... GEORGE & LAYVONNE BROOKS FAMILY...the Browns (Wade)
, and Nelson Family.

January 18, 2013

Tony may God bless you and family,Ms.Richerson,has been an inspiration in our movenent for our church,we love her,and will miss her dearly
our Attorney also sends his condocles to
the family.Trustee James Theus

Wm. Charles Lewis

January 18, 2013

To Tony and family - May the good Lord comfort you during this time of your tremendous loss. May you find strength in prayer and the fond memories of your mother. Peace be with you.

Bryant Brothers

January 18, 2013

You have our support, love and prays to the whole family. We are wishing you comfort and strength in the coming days.
Ben Bryant, Anthony Bryant(Alaska) and
Jeff Bryant and families.

Gail Smith - Ricker

January 18, 2013

To the Family,may god bless and keep you all. My Condolences. R.I.P. AUNT LUCILLE.Gone but never forgotten.

The Domineck Family

January 18, 2013

Wishing you God's peace. When sadness fills our hearts, sometimes we must believe what we can't see. May you find peace in the knowledge that your loved one lives on and will love you forever. With our deepest sympathy....

January 17, 2013

Our condolences in this time of sorrow. She was wonderful person to know and now she is in a better place watching over her beautiful family. May God bless you and comfort you. Sharon Shaw, Genelle Davis and family from Louisiana.

January 17, 2013

Rest In Peace Ms.Lucille From Your Granddaughter Alina's Mom Ms.Crystal

Elizabeth Bennett

January 17, 2013

Thank you for welcoming into your home just about every other day after school.

Buffie LaCour-Dersno

January 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Your mother was like a auntie to me, she has always been their through all the grieving my family has gone through. She will always be rembered as a wonderful caring woman. I will always remember the kind words she offered me. May she forever shine down on her family from Heaven. Another Angel has finished her duties her on earth may she rest in piece. God bless you all.

Buffie LaCour-Dersno

Jacqueline Brunson-Scott

January 16, 2013

May your family be comforted by the many beautiful memories and amazing legacy that she left behind. Even though she was very loved, God loved her more and needed a new beautiful rose for his garden. My condolences and love!

brenda smith-phifer

January 16, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. may god keep all of you strong,an to watch over your family in this time of sorrow.your family is in my prayers.

WALTER SCOTT

January 16, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I'M GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN HER. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. SINCERELY WALTER AND SANDY SCOTT

Juanita (Martin) & Gregory Johnson

January 16, 2013

How blessed all of you are to have had this wonderful woman as the head of your family. We met her only briefly when Tony Exum, Sr., was inducted into the Palmer/Colorado Springs High School Hall of Fame and witnessed her pride in her family. We know that there is a void in your hearts, but we are assured that God will fill your hearts with thanksgiving that your loving mother/grandmother/great-grandmother so greatly guided and influenced your lives. Love and prayers....

Richard Lindsey

January 16, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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