Willadean “Deana” Richardson – Wayne City

Willadean “Deana” Richardson, 76, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Willadean was born on January 10, 1945 in Ottumwa, IA to her parents William and Eva Freshour.  On May 8th, 1966 she married Phillip Ray Richarson who preceded her in death in 1990.

Deana was worked as an In-Home Caregiver for many years.  She enjoyed travelling, going to riverboats & casinos, playing bingo, camping, going to see Stumpy Joe Sweckard play music, and spending time with her family.  She was of the Catholic faith.

Deana is survived by a sister Vera McCabe of Iowa, 3 sons: Brian Richardson of Minier, IL; Jack Richardson of Mackinaw, IL; and Corby Richardson of Wayne City, IL; 10 grandkids, 12 great grandkids, 1 great grandchild, and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband Phillip Ray Richardson, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and a grandson.

Funeral services for Willadean “Deana” Richardson will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 pm at Young Funeral Home in Wayne City, IL with Pastor Ivan Kunce officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6th from 11 am until 1 pm at Young Funeral Home.  Interment will follow the funeral service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, IL.

Memorials may be made to assist with funeral expenses and may be made to Young Funeral Home.

Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.youngfuneralhomellc.com