Leona Faye Richardson

Leona Faye Blalack Richardson, 80 of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence surrounded by her family. Leona was a Homemaker and also worked at Riceland for a few years. She was a member of the Lorado Baptist Church since 1963 and served as secretary for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elza and Josie Mitchell Blalack; sister, Winona Hudson and an infant son, James Dale Richardson.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Chester Richardson of the home; daughters, Donna (Jeff) Sanford and Karen (Phillip) Bowers of Paragould; Granddaughters, Kayla (Trevor) Gramling and Kelsi (Travis) Tunstall of Paragould; great grandchildren, Camden and Caimen Gramling; brothers Clois Blalack of Michigan City, IN.

Visitation will be Monday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Heath Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at Pine Log Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Johnson and Rand Britton officiating. Memorial may be made to Lorado Baptist Church.