Mrs. Margaret Ann Richardson

November 29, 1941 - January 26, 2016

Margaret Ann Richardson, age 74 of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2016 at Battle Creek Manor in Battle Creek, MI with her family by her side. Margaret was born September 29, 1941 in Missouri to the late William Oaks and Francis (Austin) Campbell. She was raised by her grandparents in Perks, IL and graduated from Century High School in Ullin, IL. She married the late Elder Robert L. Richardson in July 1960 and moved to Kalamazoo. She worked as a Nursing Assistant in several nursing homes and assisted living facilities for many years before retiring. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Church of Christ for 61 years. She will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Margaret enjoyed cooking, gardening, and serving in the church pantry - providing holiday food baskets for those in need. She also worked for Loaves and Fishes for a short time. She enjoyed watching western movies, reading her bible, going to church, attending family gatherings, traveling and spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Margaret leaves to cherish her memories daughters Patricia (Martin) Rainey of Battle Creek, MI, and Yvonne (Ken Cleveland) Richardson of Altamonte Springs FL; granddaughters Katherine and Danielle Rainey, and great grandson Jaiden, of Battle Creek MI; sisters Shirley Campbell of Bloomingdale, MI, Brenda Campbell of South Bend, IN, Deborah Campbell of Kalamazoo MI, Mildred Campbell of Hodges Park, IL; brothers Charles (Betty) Campbell of South Bend, IN, Joe (Edith) Campbell of Lebanon, MO, Larry (Diane) Campbell of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Jackie (Tina) Campbell of Champaign, IL; Brothers-in-law Carl (Nina) Richardson of Killeen, TX, and R.V. (Ella) Richardson of Decatur, IL; Sisters-in-law Glenda Campbell of Unity, IL, Annie Mack of Chicago Heights, IL, Flossie Richardson of Decatur IL, Christine Dickens of Carbondale IL, Lillian (Ulysses) Kinnel of Decatur IL; two goddaughters, Ylonda (Patrick) Tate of Nashville, TN and Shayna Anderson of Kalamazoo, MI; a special daughter Nancy (Gene) Craven of Kalamazoo, MI; several nieces, nephews, a host of cousins and many friends. Her husband, daughter, Robin Richardson, parents, and four brothers preceded her in death. *****VISITATION & MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE HELD IN KALAMAZOO & IN ILLINOIS ARE LISTED BELOW****** *****NOTE: IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, the family requests sending donations to a charitable organization of your choice, in Margaret's memory.