Idella S. Richardson was born June 18, 1934 in Florence, South Carolina. She was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was known as Idella, Mother, Nunkey, MeMe, Grandma and Great to her family and friends. She was the fourth child born to the late Arthur and Idella Johnson. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.  She leaves one surviving sister, Lillie Burch of Chester, Pennsylvania.After completing her education in the public schools of Florence, SC Idella worked at Wellman of Darlington for more than 30 years before her retirement.

Idella was a member of Snow Hill Baptist Church for many years. After marrying the late John Richardson she followed him to Bowers Chapel United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities. She was a member of the Senior Choir, United Methodist Women, the Usher Board, PPRC, and she founded a praise dance team at the church. Later in life she joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Timmonsville, SC where she served until her health declined.

Her memory will be cherished by her children Barbara (Joe) Holmes, Henry (Diane) Sanders, Veronica Sargent, Jerry (Omijean) Sanders, Denise Jefferson, Elder John Richardson, Victoria (Elder Willie) Mullins, Harry Richardson, Joe Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Alex (Rebecca) Richardson, Ray Richardson and Lorie Strother. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and friends. Also, special friends Odell Williams, Julia Johnson, Annie Sarweer, her beloved Aiken Family, and The Order of the Eastern Star.