Peggy Jean Richardson

Our beloved wife, mom, grandmother, and friend, Peggy Jean Richardson, age 80, of Hampton, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, with her family by her side. Peggy was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, on March 27, 1941, to Olvin and Myrtle Ferguson. She was the second child of six children and the only daughter. Her family moved to Virginia when she was two years old. She married John Richardson in Newport News, VA, on March 3, 1962, and shared 60 years of all a marriage has to offer. In all that time, Peggy and John were rarely apart. She was a graduate of Hampton High School and worked in the banking industry most of her career. She was a member of the Honey Buns Red Hat Society and enjoyed traveling and lunches with all her Red Hat ladies. Peggy is survived by her husband, John; son, David Richardson (Jeanette); daughter, Cathy Paul (Van); 7 grandchildren – Jake Richardson, Hayden Richardson (Lillian), Bryce Richardson, Michael Truitt, Ashely Ragsdale (Philip), Lindsey Truitt, Heather Colley (Mitch); 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Ferguson (Suzy); many nieces and nephews; and her three beloved dogs. Peggy was predeceased by a daughter, Johnna Richardson; a grandson, Patrick McKinley; and four brothers – Jerry Ferguson, Olvin T. Ferguson, Ronald Ferguson, and Tony Ferguson. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, Hampton. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home with interment to follow. The family request in lieu of flowers for donations to be made to the American Cancer Society in Peggy’s honor. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.parklawn-woodfh.com for the Richardson family.