La Joie received her early education in Texarkana, TX. She attained her undergraduate degree in 1959 at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL and after receiving her Masters Degree in Education at Chapman University in Los Angeles, CA, she taught school for 30+ years. During her time as an undergraduate she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and became a lifetime member of her much-loved sorority.
La Joie was married to Charles Steven Richardson in January, 1966. They enjoyed 53 years in a loving marriage and a lifetime of extensive traveling.
La Joie passed in peace holding the hand of her devoted husband Charles on September 22, 2019. Preceding her in death is her stepdaughter Bettye Richardson. She is survived by her husband Charles and her beloved daughter La Joie M. Thompson; her stepson Charles ‘Chuckie’ Richardson (Antoinette); granddaughters La Joie Monique Wilson and Edith; grandson Jeremy Richard Wilson (Toni); great-grandchildren Jamel Ri’Chard and Caleb Alexander Wilson and Edith’s 2 children; sister Dickie Ruth York; nephew Richard York; and a host of relatives and friends.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks for your prayers, words of encouragement and your many acts of kindness.
INTERMENT
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries
1712 S. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205
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