Annie Pearl Richardson

November 23, 1942 - April 2, 2020

An incredible woman, A mother, friend, grandmother/nana, and wonderful soul. Our mother is a loyal, loving, and an incredibly strong woman. She had to keep it moving in life, and absolutely no one was going to slow her down. She was always so fashion forward, being current, and stylish all of the time. She was always presentable, and was impeccably sharp every time she stepped out into the world. She never wanted a strand of hair out of place. Her curly wet set afro was always poppin! It framed her face so beautifully. Practically nothing in life could or would slow her down . If she ever got sick, she’d make that sick lay down. I’m sure if she told it, you can lay there if you want to, but I have things to do, she had to keep it moving. She was one of the hardest working woman we knew in life. She worked for many years in the healthcare field. She was caring, dedicated , and nurturing to everyone of her patients and clients. It was as if they were her own children, she fought for and protected all of them. Although , she had a quite strength about her, if any one messed with her, all it took from her with unspoken words, was only one look. With that one look people would know immediately! That she was not the one, no not today! Everyone who knew her, knew that look, and that look told you everything you needed to know, get it right and straighten up real quick! But those who were closest to her, knew how warm , loving, genuine ,and gentle she was. She was a mother to so many, and those who she mothered, loved her so deeply and dearly. When it came to her mothering ability for her children. She was a momma first above anything, a powerfully strong protective lioness, she’d sacrifice whatever and however she needed to, to ease the stress, struggle, and pain for her babies. Making everything better for them. There were several layers to her that remained hidden, but she only shared of herself what she thought was absolutely needed and necessary. There were volumes of life experiences deep within her quiet beautiful soul and in her eyes it seeped through. She had a smile that stretched on for miles, it would lighten up the entire room so brightly! She could warm up all of winter, her smile was our blanket, and comfort. If she ever shared her smile with you, you were given the gift of a true and honest smile and you’d know with an unspoken language, that she truly and genuinely meant it and liked you. You see, our mother did what she wanted responsibly. She always meant what she said or otherwise she’d never say it. Although she could be quite frank. She knew honesty was one of the most important things to give to a person besides love. We all know that honesty is priceless and our best teacher. Only few will give it to you purely, but she did. The Heavenly Father has allowed us to have her for long enough, he’s called his special rose back to be placed, in his magnificent garden in heaven. Although the time has come for her to depart from us, just for a short season. She will definitely be the first to greet us with a warm embrace and that big electric smile of hers, at the gates of heaven to welcome us all home to heaven. A note for our mom: Mom, There are no words in any language on this earth that could or would describe how amazing you were and still are, and how much you’ve touched this world with the phenomenal essence that is you . You were such a rare precious jewel and the world will never be blessed with another jewel, such as you. Your life imprint will glow and sparkle as brightly as you are now glowing in heaven. Here is a poem for you, from all of those who will love you throughout eternity.