Gertrude B. Richardson

Gertrude B. Richardson, 91 of Live Oak, Florida passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, at Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City, FL following a lengthy illness. The St. Louis, Missouri native moved to Live Oak, FL in 1972 from Tampa, Fl. She was a long time member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She had been a bookkeeper for Dr. Harold Preston for many years and she loved gardening. Even though she considered it a hobby, she was a great seamstress who loved making dresses and formals. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Omer Richardson. Survivors include three daughters; Linda (Buddy) Nott of Live Oak, Sally (Tom) Daly of Ponte Vedra, Florida and Beverly (Bob) Baucom of Clayton, North Carolina; one son, Tim (Danielle) Richardson of Land-O-Lakes, Florida; one sister, Vera Shay of St. Lucie, Florida. Seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Memorial services were held Wednesday, June 4th at 10:30 am St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with father Don Woodrum officiating. Finalization was by cremation and her ashes were placed in the columbarium at St. Luke’s. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1391 SW 11th Street, Live Oak, FL 32060.