Leora Jane Richardson

Leora Jane Richardson, 96, of Pendleton, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.

She was born on September 5, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilson and Emma (McKinney) Edwards.

She was a graduate of Lapel High School Class of 1944 and was one of the last of her graduating class. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel. She attended a gardening club and played bridge. She was a great cook and loved her family deeply.

Music was close to her heart and she was a very good pianist. She was selected to play piano in a large performance at Butler University.

Leora is survived by three children, Carole (Vaughn)Bracken of Anderson, Tom (Deanna) Richardson of Derby, Indiana and Eric (Kathy) Richardson of Noblesville; eleven grandchildren, Andy (Tracy) Bracken, Stacey Bracken, Dustin (Olivia) Richardson, Courtney Richardson, Carrie Brann, Shane (LeeAnn) Ramsey, Jamie (Nick) Zellers, Destiny (Bruce) Webb, LeeAnna (Adam) James, Jennifer (Jeremy) Johnson and Steven (Valerie) Richardson; twenty-four great-grandchildren; a nephew, Michael (Robin) Richardson; a niece, Mitzi Richardson; two cousins, David Zile and Peggy Zile.

She was preceded in death by her husband whom she married June 14, 1947 at her parents home in Lapel, Thomas Richardson and her parents.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Rev. John Pflum officiating.

Online condolences may be shared at www.hersbergerbozell.com.