Elizabeth Irene Richardson
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1936 - Springfield, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 31 Jan 2021 - Springfield, Livingston, Louisiana, United States
Burial: 5 Feb 2021 - Carter Cemetery, Springfield, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 223518985
Events
• Residence: 7 Mar 1978, Eden Valley, Meeker, Minnesota, United States.
Parents
Father: Melvin James Richardson {FGID: 95796243}
Mother: Mary Aurlia Bazile {FGID: 95796318}
Spouses and Children
1. *Billie Ray Kennedy {FGID: 190887769}
Marriage: 30 Dec 1954
Notes
General:
Per 1940 US census: 5/15/1940 Blood River Road, Livingston, Louisiana
Melvin J. Richardson is the 26 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $200, and a radio set. Born in Louisiana, as were his family members, he lived in Livingston in 1935. Educated through 7th grade, he works of his own account as a farmer, 40 hours in the last week of March, and in 50 weeks of work in 1939 earned no wages. His wife is 29 year old Mary B. Richardson, educated through 4th grade. They have 3 daughters: Irene Richardson, age 4; Ophelia Richardson, 1 year old; and Betty Joyce Richardson, 5 months old.
Per 1950 US Census 4/13/1950 A Farm on Blood River Road, Livingston, Louisiana
Melvin Richardson is the 37 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, as was the entire family. He is a farmer on his own farm, and worked 50 hours last week. His wife is 39 year old Mary Richardson, who keeps house. They have 4 daughters: Irine E. Richardson is age 14; Mary O. Richardson is age 11; Betty J. Richardson is age 10; and Beatrice E. Richardson is age 5.
Per Findagrave
Elizabeth Irene Richardson Kennedy
BIRTH 7 Jan 1936 Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA
DEATH 31 Jan 2021 (aged 85) Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA
BURIAL Carter Cemetery Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA
MEMORIAL ID 223518985
Elizabeth Irene Kennedy, 85 years old of Springfield, Louisiana passed peacefully away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born on January 7, 1936 to Melvin and Mary Richardson, in Springfield, Louisiana. Irene loved sharing her life with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved to cook, try new recipes, tending to her flowers, red velvet cake and Dairy Queen ice cream.
Irene is survived by five children: Donna (Phyllis Picard-Staton) Kennedy, Mark Kennedy, Brenda (Rick) Thielen, James Kennedy, Dan (Amy) Kennedy, her grandchildren Clint McCann, Craig, Amanda, Jesse Kennedy, Rebecca Mueller, Stacey Thielen, Damon Kennedy, Veronica Vaclavicek, Chloe Kennedy, Andrew and Joshua Kennedy and 8 great grandchildren. Also, survived by son in law, Tom McCann, two sisters, Ophelia Fray and Bea Simon, one brother Douglas Richardson and numerous nieces and nephews. Billie and Irene never met anyone who they did not consider family. They have an extended family of many children which they kept through the years.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mary (Bazille) Richardson, husband of 63 years Pastor Billie Kennedy, oldest daughter Laurie McCann, and two sisters Betty Bauerle and Lorraine Lard.
Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, with Pastor Dan Landry officiating.
Interment will follow at Carter Cemetery in Springfield, Louisiana.
Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service and we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Blood River Church of God Youth Building Fund in memory of Irene Kennedy to 23595 Blood River Rd., Springfield, LA 79462.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Ponchatoula.
An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.
Parents
Melvin James Richardson 1913\endash 1978
Mary Bazile Richardson 1909\endash 1985
Spouse
Billie Ray Kennedy 1934\endash 2018
Siblings
Betty Joyce Richardson Bauerle 1939\endash 2017