Odessia Richardson passed away May 12, 2106. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola Richardson. She was born on November 25, 1930 in Warren County. She is predeceased by her husband, Joe Richardson and two brothers, Gary and Weldon Richardson; one sister-in-law, Bettie Richardson of Reidsville, VA.

She is survived by one son, Larry Richardson (Pat) of Snellville, Georgia; three brothers, James McCray Richardson (Alverta) of Warrenton, Charles Richardson (Barbara) of College Park, MD., Melvin Richardson (Carol) of Mechanicsville, VA.; four sisters, Lois Silver (Willis) of Nashville, Carolyn (Irvin) of Cottage City, MD., Brenda Davis ( Larry) of Raleigh, Sharian Brown ( James) of Washingtonville, NY.; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Berdine of Raleigh; a host of nephews, nieces, relatives.

Visitation will be held for Odessia on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home of Nashville. A celebration of life service will be Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home of Nashville. The Richardson Family will be holding a second visitation one hour prior to service on Saturday.

Arrangments by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.