Myrtis Richardson

SERVICES:  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 201111:00 A. M.MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION:  MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 20115:00 - 8:00 P. M. INTERMENT:  CEDARLAWN CEMETERYOFFICIATING:  DR. DAN HOWARD Mrs. Richardson, 89, of Philadelphia, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Atwood Personal Care Home in Philadelphia.   She was born and reared in Neshoba County and made her home in Philadelphia most of her life.  She was an active member of First Baptist Church where she was a member of the B.A.L.L. (Be Active Live Longer) Group.  Mrs. Richardson was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Eastern Star.  She was a retired public school teacher having taught at Arlington, Bond and Philadelphia Elementary Schools in Neshoba County for many years.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Burdette Richardson and sister, Mavis Tullos.   Survivors include her sons, Judge Samac Richardson (Libby), of Brandon and Dr. David Richardson (Sharon) of Hattiesburg; grandchildren, Kim Richardson of Oxford, Steve Richardson of Mandeville, LA, Chaz Richardson of Blacksburg, VA, Cole Richardson of Jackson and Clay Richardson of Hattiesburg.Serving as pallbearers were Kent McLain, Chaz Richardson, Cole Richardson, Clay Richardson, Kim Richardson, Steve Richardson, Ike Latimer and Arvin Calkin.    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:  First Baptist Church by Faith Building Fund, 414 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, MS  39350