Nicole L. Richardson

Nicole L. Richardson, daughter of Ruth Brooks and Curtis Dupree, was born on August 16, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on April 26, 2003, as a mother’s sacrifice for her child.Nicole L. Richardson, known to family and friends as Nikki, was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Nicole worked as an Assistant Director for Fitness Fun and Games Youth Place. Nicole worked also in Baltimore public schools as a Computer Teacher. Nicole loved all children. Nicole was full of life, she loved to make people laugh and feel good about themselves.She loved to play with her children and make them laugh. Her children were her life. She was outgoing and accomplished anything she set out to do. She had the biggest heart ever. Anyone who came into her life she made them her family. She took everyone’s problems as her own. She gave so much to everyone who was in her life, more than she received. She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Ruth Brooks; fiancé, Jermaine Ridgeway; children, Amanda (14), Brittany (13) Hamlin, Crystal (12) and Jermaine (10) Ridgeway; sisters, Destiney Jackson and Adrianne Richardson; two aunts, Rhonda Booth and Renee Jones; two uncles, Jonathan Booth and Thomas Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and extended family. She will always have a place in our hearts.Our mother and brother may not be here in mind, body and soul,But without them our bodies will never again be whole.She was the most beautiful and loveable, and oh so awesome,He was tough and now we have lost them Both our youngest brother, yes we fussed a lot And then when you think about it she is all that we gotI know me, my brother, father and sisters will always be togetherAnd in the process we’ll miss her He was so young and only seven Even though we want him here he will be better off in heavenMom, you are our hero you went to get your son and if anybody had to go And same someone you would be the one We want to thank you for having us in your life And you will always be my daddy’s wifeTrust us, no one will compare to the both of you.By Amanda, Brittany, Crystal, Erica and JermaineWe love you very much, because you had that special touch.By Amanda, Brittany, Crystal, Erica and JermaineMOTHER’S LOVEWhen her children are frightened she id there to quell their fearsWhen her children are ill only mothers can provide the most gentle care When they cry she is there to wipe their tearsAnd say the sweetest words like music to their ears Mother’s loveIt’s a love that never leaves our heartsA love that’s always nearThere is a place where we know Mother’s Love lives here. Loving Sisters

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Nicole L. Richardson

August 16, 1971 - April 26, 2003