Marian L. Richardson

December 15, 1928 - March 9, 2017

Marian L. Richardson (Mato), age 88, was born on December 15, 1928 and was called home quietly and peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Marian was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Lelia P. Shelton, her son LeRoy (Ricky) Richardson, Jr, two sisters: Clara Higgins, Minnie Shelton, and four brothers: Joseph, Bill, Tom and Edward “Jack” Shelton. Marian was born and reared in Troy, MO and attended grade school in Troy, she later graduated from West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL. While attending high school she met and later married LeRoy Richardson. From this marriage two children were born Patricia A. and LeRoy (Ricky) Jr. Marian worked as a scrub technician for the Lincoln County Memorial Hospital. Throughout her career, she was frequently on call working many nights and weekends. Her love for her profession was evident working 38 years of service. After retirement, her love of clothes (Sunday suits) lead Marian to work at Burlington Coat Factory. Marian served as a board member on the NAACP. She was an active church member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Troy, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Known for her generosity, there was nothing she would not do for family or friends, especially her grandchildren. A true country girl, Marian enjoyed gardening, fishing, family reunions, music and dancing. As Marian’s health failed, her grandchildren: Ricky and Angel, served as her primary caregivers. Marian later moved to Kansas City with her daughter, who became her primary caregiver. Marian is survived by her loving daughter, Patricia A. Richardson-Hersey of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren: Sarah J. Kunza of St. Louis, MO, Ricky T. Kunza (Angel) of Troy, MO, Regina M. Kunza of Troy, MO and Daniel J. Kunza (Kristen) of Troy, MO; four great-grandchildren: Trinity, Michelle, Rylan and Kaleigh; one sister, Betty Day (Charlie) of Troy, MO; one sister-in-law, Sue Shelton of Troy, MO; a very special friend Thomas Higgins, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews and many other family members to cherish her memory. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Interment will be held at the Troy City Cemetery in Troy, Missouri. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church in care of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221