May Virginia Richardson

May V. Richardson, the only daughter of the late Beulah Harris Hamilton and John William Hamilton, was born September 1, 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on October 21, 2003 at Northwest Medical Center.Due to the death of her mother when she was less than a year old, She was reared in Philadelphia by her loving aunts.She returned to Baltimore where she graduated from Douglas High School.Reared in a Christian home, she began her faith journey at an early age at Ames A.M.E. Church. In 1975, she transferred her membership to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church where she served faithfully as president of United Methodist Women, treasurer of the Altar Guild, financial secretary of the Finance committee, and treasurer of the Lydia circle. She was affectionately called “Mom” by the members of St. Mark’s and was named “Mother of the Year.”As a young woman, she married Mr. Lewis H. Richardson. From that union, four children were born: Dr. Lewis H. Richardson Jr., Donald M. Richardson, Mildred R. Worthy and John William Richardson. Her husband predeceased her in 1964. Her primary interest was focused on her children and family. The Richardson home was a welcoming haven for family, and friends of her children and grandchildren. Her love of Christ was exemplified by her love of sharing and caring for others.Though her primary concern was for family, she pursued further education at Morgan State University and in-service training courses in her field. She pursued a career as a school cafeteria worker and rose to the position of the first black Regional Cafeteria Manager in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She was also a charter member of the Baltimore City Food Service Association #13.Retiring in 1974 after 32 years of service, Mrs. Richardson was the recipient of numerous awards and certificates for faithful and exemplary service. As a member of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., she received awards of appreciation for outstanding contributions to the program and activities of the club.May Richardson is survived by her children: Lewis Richardson (Catherine), Donald Richardson, Mildred Worthy (Clifford), John Richardson (Myra), and Elizabeth H. Adams (cousin); four grandsons, Khaleef Ali (Regina), Hamilton Richardson, Guy Richardson(Sharon), and Keith Richardson (Wendy),three step grandchildren, Mark, Kym and Jennifer Worthy; five great grandchildren, Jamal, Amber, Alesia, Alexis, and Zane; devoted friends, Effie James, and Olivia Carter, the St. Mark’s family, and other relatives and friends.

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May Virginia Richardson

September 1, 1910 - October 21, 2003