Mildred Richardson

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mildred Hamlett Richardson, 80. She passed on April 25, 2024, at her Pamplin residence. She was the loving wife of Walter Norris “JR” Richardson for 57 years.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., on November 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Enoch Hamlett and Clarence Hamlett, Sr. Mildred was a wife, mother, sister, Granny, great-Granny-to-be, sunshine, friend, and a true treasure to all she met. Mildred was a member of Piney Ridge United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. More than that Mildred possessed a true servant’s heart, she continuously showed her love to others through the prayers she prayed and the meals she prepared and shared with others.
Mildred leaves a legacy of love, compassion, and servitude. She cherished her family above all else and is now the guardian angel to two children, Debbie Richardson Cheatham and husband, Ray of Spout Spring and Darrell N. Richardson and wife, Tina of Appomattox; one sister, Shirley Bennett of Chinquapin, NC; sister-in-law, Betty Hamlett of Pamplin; four grandchildren, Hunter Cheatham and wife, Lauren, Ashley Stevens and husband, Logan, Darren Richardson and Joshua Richardson and wife, Jasmine; one great-grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lona Francis, and Hazel Seamster and two brothers, Clarence Hamlett, Jr., and William Hamlett.
A funeral service will be held at 11a.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Piney Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider Piney Ridge United Methodist Church Building Fund, C/O Mary Tolley, 1043 Little Cub Road Pamplin, VA 23958 or the American Cancer Society, C/O Sharon Mobley, PO Box 1084 Appomattox, VA 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com