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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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07/28/1946 – 10/01/2023
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service will be held 6:30 PM Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church, 229 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Visitation
Jane’s family will greet friends at the church from 5:30 to 6:30 just prior to the service.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Mary Jane Coward Richardson, 77, wife of Jimmy Richardson, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in Cades, SC.
Jane was born July 28, 1946, in Kingstree, SC, the daughter of the late James Peden Coward and Jewel Irene Cleveland Coward. She was a 1964 graduate of Kingstree High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Francis Marion University. Jane was an elementary school teacher in Williamsburg County School District for 17 years. She was a member of the Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter of The Daughters of the Revolution and was a member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church. Jane enjoyed reading and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving Jane, in addition to her husband of 59 years Jimmy, are son, Lance Richardson and daughter, Jeanine McCrea, both of Kingstree, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 6:30 PM Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Kingstree Presbyterian Church, 229 Sumter Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556. Jane’s family will greet friends at the church from 5:30 to 6:30 just prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
So sorry for your loss, Lance! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort as you go through the grieving process.
With deepest sympathy to Jimmy, Lance, Jeanine and family … hugs and prayers to you all
I’m so very sorry to hear of Mrs Jane’s passing. She was a sweet lady. You are all in my prayers.
Jimmy, Lance, and Jeanine — so sorry for you loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanine, Lance and Family
So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you
Sympathy to all.
So sorry to hear of aunt Jane’s passing. Uncle Jimmy, Lance and Jeanine my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Mr.Jimmy, Lance, Jeanine and family, I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. Mrs. Jane was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Heaven has truly gained an angel. God bless you all.
Jane and I taught together… we shared lesson ideas and collaborated on classroom projects. Her laughter could be heard down the hall. I will treasure the memories. My prayers are with all during this time.
My sincere condolences to all the family. I know she will be truly miss by all who knew her! Rest in Peace my long time friend🙏🙏
Sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. We just got the word. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are we you all. Jane will surely be missed. She touched so many lives.
Mrs.Richardson was a true sweet heart. Mrs.Richardson taught at Kingstree Elementary with my mother,the late Mrs. Minnie Dukes.Mrs. Richardson didn’t teach me , but she loved all students near and far no matter grade,creed,nor learning disability.She will be missed My condolences to the family and the love of her life Mr.Jimmy.
I am sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Richardson. I only met her once, but she will always be a part of my life story as well as the stories of several members of “Team Shaw” the descendants of recently freed slaves who left the plantation of Mrs. Richardson’s great-great-grandfather in 1867 shortly after he died. This is part of our history that many would like to forget. However, we will always be grateful to this former history teacher for the hospitality she showed us when we visited her home. I look forward to meeting her again.