Mary Jane “MJ” Richardson, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 68. She was born in Columbia to Barney and Balzie Cavanaugh. MJ lived in Shelbyville, Tennessee for 23 years where she was employed with Heritage South Community Credit Union. In 2010 she came home to Columbia and worked several years with St. James Lighting. MJ enjoyed reading, shopping, and flower gardening. However, she loved the beach, loved her animals, and MJ loved the time spent with her family at family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents and MJ is survived by a daughter Kari Richardson Reed (Justin); a brother, James Cavanaugh (Jan); two grandchildren, Emma Reed and Haley Reed; a niece, Casie Moree (Ben); a nephew, Nick Cavanaugh (Stacey); and her caregiver, Matthew Green.
There will be memorial service for MJ at Colonial Funeral Home on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00pm. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00pm until service time.
