Louise Ford Richardson

Louise Ford Richardson, 90, of East Ridge died Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was born in Doyle, Tennessee to the late William C. Ford and Notie H. Ford. She lived in Chattanooga and North Georgia most of her life. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ben F. “Pat” Richardson; sisters, Virgie Goodrich, Delma Dodson, Nellie Hale, Treva Hamill, Gladys Melson, Maymie Roberts, and Daisy Harvey and one brother, Wilbert Ford.. She was retired from Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company after 38 years of service, including 20 plus years as executive secretary for the president. She was a member of Crosspath Church at East Ridge.

Survivors include 14 nieces and 10 nephews; and sister-in-law Virginia R. Borden.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Ronnie Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30-10:30 Tuesday morning.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson’s Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue

Staten Island, New York 10305.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Louise’s friends and Crosspath at East Ridge for your faithful visits.Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel, East Ridge, TN.