Carrie Chester

Carrie Irene Chester left this earthly realm to take her rest with her heavenly Father on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Carrie I. Chester, daughter of the late James and Irene Richardson was born on Sunday, January 8, 1950. Carrie known to many family and friends as "Nina" was born as the sixth of seven children conceived during this union. She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Walter I. Hill (Feets), Herbert N. Richardson (Prince), and Joseph Richardson (Lil Joe) and 2 sisters, Joan E. Richardson (Joanie) and Marcella Moore (Marty). She was for several years joined in marriage to Robert Chester Sr. whom she later divorced. Nina received her education in the Baltimore City School System and graduated with her diploma from Jane Adams All Girl School. In her young life Nina worked various jobs some of which resulted in being certified as a Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant, and a Child Care Provider. Nina also obtained her certification as a Gourmet Sous Chef through the Culinary Food Institute of Maryland. Nina's hard work balanced her party lifestyle. A good time could always be had in her home. She was known for her cookouts, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations. She would always have a lavish spread that she had cooked herself. And lest we forget her special "Spades Nights" and the days of Bones (Dominoes) on the steps or outside. Nina was not a stranger to church or to her Creator who she knew personally. As a child she attended Nazarene Temple Apostolic Faith Church and as an adult St. Paul Community Church on Wolfe & Federal Streets until her health prevented her from doing so. During Nina's Journey of Life she was blessed with 2 sons James (Ducie) & Robert (Robbie) who she loved to no end. Anyone that knew her knew right, wrong, or indifferent she would defend "her boys." Later in her life she suffered some major health setbacks, but this didn't stop Nina. She never changed. She was reluctant to leave her home, however experienced a special kind of love in living with her eldest son, James, his fiance, Kristina, and Nina's wonderful helper King, their son until her departure from this life. Nina leaves to embrace her memory: 2 loving sons: James Billips (Kristina) Robert Chester III (Laverne) 4 Grands: Chanay, Wanda, Robert Jr., Jamari, King 4 Great Grands: Sean, R.J., Kayla, Ma'kiya Brother: James W. Richardson (Cookie) Aunt: Lillian Phillips Uncle: Philip Hill and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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Carrie Chester

January 8, 1950 - December 15, 2019