(June 17, 1940 - January 27, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, February 2, 2024 / 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Second Nazareth Baptist Church, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, February 3, 2024 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 4900 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina
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Mrs. Johnnie Mae Roberts Richardson
45 Comments
Dr. Cindy (Snell) Volpeon May 16, 2024 at 10:47 am
Just heard the news today.
Johnnie and I go way back to my med school days training at the VA, into residency where she assisted us in the OR and then she honored me by becoming a longstanding patient. She was a force to be reckoned with and a light to all who knew her. Her abiding faith and contagious laughter were always apparent.
I will miss her greatly. My prayers go with all of you as you travel this valley journey until you see her again.Reply
Donna Mims Thompsonon March 11, 2024 at 5:27 pm
Dorothy, I just found out today about the recent loss of your dear mother. Please accept my condolences to the entire Richardson family. May Ms. Jonnie Mae rest in peace.
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Vincent Johnsonon February 10, 2024 at 2:43 am
Our sincere condolences to the Richardson family. The many years of cherished memories that will last for a life time 🕊️
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Courtney Tayloron February 5, 2024 at 12:56 pm
I am so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Richardson’s passing. My deepest condolences to the family during this time. I knew her from Second Nazareth Baptist Church. She always called me by my middle name which I didn’t mind at all. She was a very sweet,kind woman with a powerhouse voice who will be missed. R.I.P. Mrs. Richardson.
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Barbara Eikner Thompsonon February 4, 2024 at 6:55 pm
May the love of God comfort you in the lost of your loved ones. My memories are of her playing the piano at the Second Nazareth Baptist Church.
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Bobby J Laury and familyon February 4, 2024 at 2:17 am
My condolences to the Richardson Family. Dot and Bianca we are praying 🙏 for your family. 💘 Bianca,BJ and Robert Hollins
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Marietta Colemanon February 4, 2024 at 12:11 am
“Deepest Sympathies to Dennis n Game’s Roberts. May Your Sister Rest In Heavenly Peace! She’s in Gods Loving Arms! Cherish Your Memories!”
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Barbara Duncanon February 3, 2024 at 10:01 pm
Dot I’m lost for words. My condolences to your family. I LOVED your mother and that beautiful smile. She is with the Lord now. If you and B. Need anything please text me and I’ll see what I can do. Love y’all and take care. The Duncan/Goodwin family
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Ruby M. Henryon February 3, 2024 at 12:13 pm
My condolences to the family of Johnnie Mae Richardson. I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God help comfort you and give you peace.
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Shaun Tayloron February 3, 2024 at 10:52 am
Rest in god mom 🙏🏽😢
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Peaches Joneson February 3, 2024 at 8:19 am
My sincere condolences to Dot, Bianca, and the entire Richardson Family. My prayers are with you all. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊🕊
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The Talps and Dorrah familyon February 2, 2024 at 8:35 pm
Condolences to the Richardson family. The Richardsons are our church sisters, and they are our lifelong friends. Mrs. Johnnie Mae will certainly be missed.
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Aenion R Goodwinon February 2, 2024 at 3:13 pm
To Dot and Bianca and the rest of the family. I don’t want to use cliched words. Grieve shout then be happy with your memories.
Love Always
Aenion (Nonnie) Goodwin
Ps you and Pat can talk all day if you want to!Reply
Carl Young, Sr.on February 2, 2024 at 1:39 pm
Sending Sincere Condolences to the Entire Roberts/Richardson Family. May Our God give Love, Understanding and Strength during this difficult time. Have Known Ms. Richardson for 40 plus years, what a sweet and caring soul she had. We all know she had a Voice like no other, Lord know she could Sing!! God Bless 🙏🙏
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Timothy Rumphon February 2, 2024 at 10:56 am
Ms. Johnnie Mae was a good friend of my Mom when she was with us. After my mom’s passing she would call and check up on the Rumph boys.
Beautiful inside and out. We the Rumph family send our deepest condolences to the family especially Dottie.
Heaven has truly gained an Angel. We continue to pray for the family.Reply
Tammy Harrison-Edwards & Familyon February 1, 2024 at 10:19 pm
My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
May your memories bring you comfort
May the precious memories of your mother be a comfort to you and now;
and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you in your sorry.
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Gloria Harrison-Brown & Familyon February 1, 2024 at 10:09 pm
My condolences and prayers to the family and relatives.
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Lincoln Lawton ( Bubba)on February 1, 2024 at 9:52 pm
My condolences to Dottie and the family. Your mom was a very nice and sweet woman she always show she care for and about people. I remember her as I was a little boy she always look out for me when I grandma was not around and she let her know how I was behaving. She had a beautiful voice and could sing get your rest Mrs.. Johnnie Mae you are now with the Heavenly Father.
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Harolyn &Geoffri Josephon February 1, 2024 at 9:15 pm
Our sincere condolences to the Richardson/Roberts families on the loss of your loved one. Treasure the many memories you have of her. Keeping you in prayer
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Janice M. Hiffmanon February 1, 2024 at 8:09 pm
This woman could sing a building down. Take your rest now my son ster. We’ll meet again!
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Curtis Hopkinson February 1, 2024 at 8:02 pm
To the Richardsonfamilymay God continue to Bless your family during this difficult time and in the days to come just know he’s always there !
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Martha Scott Smithon February 1, 2024 at 5:36 pm
Dorothy,
May God grant you peace and strength as you travel this journey. Know that God never leaves us motherless, but comforts and holds us in times like these.May the light and love of your Mother always shine brightly in your heart.
Martha Scott SmithReply
CYNTHIA GOODWIN & FAMILYon February 1, 2024 at 4:12 pm
SENDING PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MRS. JOHNNIE MAE RICHARDSON. HER SWEET SPIRIT. & ANGELIC VOICE WILL BE WITH US. RIP 🙏❤
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Ira, Gail, & Khari Scotton February 1, 2024 at 3:19 pm
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Johnnie Mae’s passing. Dottie, we will be Pray for Peace and Comfort for you and your family.
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Bernadette Hammondon February 1, 2024 at 2:57 pm
My condolences to the Richardson/Roberts families. Praying God’s strength during these times and forward.
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Earline Myerson February 1, 2024 at 11:29 am
The Myers Family wants to offer our condolences to the Richardson Family for their lose of their loved one and may their hearts not be troubled for she is free, Ms. Johnnie Mae has been a long time neighbor, very Friendly and God Fearing, She has always spoke and greeted my family with a warm heart, even if it was just a Wave, it meant a lot to our family, she will be truly missed by many that has had the pleasure to come in contact with her and embrace her presence, May this family stand strong and prayed up that you can get through this, just know that GOD has this and he needed his ANGLE back home with him, whereas she suffers no more.
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Beckie Cumbeeon February 1, 2024 at 10:36 am
Johnnie Mae and I worked together in the VA OR many years. we shared much laughter and trouble ! She was such a strong an giving person. loved her lots. Beckie
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Arthurine Riceon January 31, 2024 at 3:50 pm
What a Singer! What A Lady! To the Family I express sincere condolences as I leave you with these words of comfort:
Don’t you dare cry for me! You’re not in Heaven and can’t witness marvelous things I am able to see. Streets are paved of silver and gold! All faces seem elated and smiling at me; no one appears tired, too young nor too old. It is seldom very cold or extremely hot up here.Weather conditions are pleasant; water is pure, sweet and crystal clear! There is no crying only laughter where I am! People are wealthy, kind and very loving! There’s no need to say yes sir nor madam! No one cooks meals from heated stoves. Daily meals are deliciously healthy. Food is always fresh, but it is never bought nor is it sold! Hilltops and Valleys are just exquisite to see! This place of exceptional formation called Heaven is much more wondrous than things Earthly! Don’t you dare cry for me you’re not in Heaven and can’t witness marvelous things I am able to see!
Your work on Earth is now done! You did it well! May you rest in the quiet stillness of peace.
To the Family, prayers are being sent up asking God to heal you individually and collectively as a Family unit.🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Anna Tayloron January 31, 2024 at 11:20 am
My sincere condolences and prayers to Johnnie Mae’s family, may God’s peace and strength sustain you all during this difficult time of loss. Johnnie Mae and I were co workers at the VA Hospital years ago and we remained friends over the years. I’ll always remember her sweet personality and wit, heaven has gained an angel .🙏🏽🌹💔
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Janis Wiseon January 31, 2024 at 11:17 am
Oh my .just seeing this.Dot I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying that God grants you peace and comfort. Thats my Gemini twin with the beautiful voice. Rest on Ms.Richardson.
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Wanda B. Hampton, PhDon January 31, 2024 at 12:37 am
My Deepest Condolences to The Entire Family of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Richardson. My Prayers are with each and every one of you. With LOVE, Wanda B Hampton, PhD
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The Dixon Familyon January 30, 2024 at 11:12 pm
Our condolences and prayers to Dottie and Bianca! Mrs. Richardson had an angelic voice that I will always love. I remember Mrs. Richardson welcoming me to the Musical choir at SNBC with open arms. We know Mrs. Richardson is resting safe in Gods Arms!
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Evelyn Jeffersonon January 30, 2024 at 10:32 pm
Sending condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure knowing Sister Richardson. She had a voice like no other.
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Dorothy Gordonon January 30, 2024 at 7:46 pm
Sending condolences to the Richardson family. Praying that God will strengthen you all during this difficult time.
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Nadine Ashfordon January 30, 2024 at 10:54 am
My Sincere Condolences & Prayers go out to Dorothy & Bianca and the entire Richardson/Roberts Family. May God give you all the Strength, Comfort and Peace you need during this time, and Healing for the family. May God wrap is Loving arms around you both & your family. Ms. Johnnie Mae Richardson had a Precious Gift, she had the most Beautiful, Spiritual, Amazing singing voices @ SNBC. She will never be forgotten. She is now a Singing Angel
in Heaven🕊😇🙏🏽Reply
Jestine Goodwinon January 30, 2024 at 6:18 am
Sending prayers and my condolences to Dottie and Bianca. May you cherish the many precious memories that you hold of your precious Mom and Grandmother. I can remember as a growing up in Second Nazareth Baptist Church, hearing her beautiful voice in the choir. What a gift she had!
May the love of Christ comfort you now and in the days ahead. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.Reply
Shirley Ion January 29, 2024 at 8:09 pm
To The family of a dear classmate, friend of mine. Johnnie Mae and I were classmates from the first grade, graduated together from CA Johnson I moved away from Columbia after graduation, but Johnnie Mae and I always kept in touch with each other. When ever I visit my family in Columbia, I could count on her coming to see me. She loved her family and friends and she let it be known. God bless you Dot, and family. Love , Shirley Rollins of Michigan
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Vivian "Dee" Dubardon January 29, 2024 at 7:36 pm
Dottie and Bianca. I am so, so sorry about Aunt Johnnie Mae. I am praying that God gives you peace and the strength to endure this trying time.
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Deirdre Goodwinon January 29, 2024 at 3:50 pm
I will always remember you singing Ave Maria. You and Pat were best friends since the third grade. YOU WOULD ALWAYS CALL AND SAY HEY PAT ITS YOUR BEST FRIEND JOHNNIE MAE. Now you are with your best friend. Back together again.All of my love. DEIRDRE
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Lakay Bedenbaughon January 29, 2024 at 8:37 am
I am heartbroken 💔. Ms Johnnie Mae was like a second mom to me. Dottie, Bianca and the entire Richardson/Roberts family, we are family and I am praying that God will give you the comfort you need now and the days ahead. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Love you❤️
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Juliet D Hollinon January 28, 2024 at 5:23 pm
I want to give thanks for Mrs. Richardson for being one of the voices in the village that helped raised me and guided me. I am so glad that I did talk to you some time ago and our conversation was fun, happy, and encouraging. I will miss you and Lord knows I Love you so much but you will never be forgotten in my life.
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Mrs. Edith Brown Stewarton January 28, 2024 at 1:45 pm
She has found her “Bright Side” safe in the arms of Jesus. One of the best voices I have ever had the privilege of hearing and working with. Thank you for all your guidance and direction as I was growing to be the musician that I am today, I will miss you so much, but will never forget how much you have meant to me over the years. Sing on my sweet sister, sing to the glory of God on HIS Heavenly Choir.
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pam scotton January 28, 2024 at 8:28 am
RIP Johnnie 🕊️🙏
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Juliet D Hollinon January 27, 2024 at 7:29 pm
My condolences to the RICHARDSON family. Allow God to continue to keep you, heal you, and comfort you during this time. I love you all and may the peace of God rest on you as you. Love you. Juliet Dickerson Hollin
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