of Mountain View, AR
July 2, 1926 - February 17, 2023
Ida Merle Richardson, 96, of Mountain View, Arkansas died February 17, 2023. She was born July 2, 1926 in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Floyd ''Red'' and Annie (Guthrie) Smith. Merle was a Christian of the Assembly of God faith. She enjoyed babysitting many children in the Mountain View area. She was lovingly known as ''Meme'' to the children and loved telling stories about them.
Merle is preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Marvin Richardson; her parents, Floyd ''Red'' and Annie (Guthrie) Smith; one son, Jerry Richardson; one grandson, Dr. Travis Richardson; brother, Sonny Smith and sisters, Mildred Lamb, Madelyne Hamby, Ruthann Haynes and Paula Nordrum.
Merle is survived by her daughter, Marva Jean Anderson and husband, Ronnie; granddaughter, Cindy Stage and husband, Mike; grandson, Dr. Stacy Richardson and wife, Kim; five great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren, along with many extended family and friends.
Visitation is Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 1:00-2:00PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 2:00PM, with Brothers David Campbell and Robb Arnold officiating. Interment will be at Fifty Six Cemetery in Fifty Six, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Dr. Stacy Richardson, Kyle Stage, Nicholas Richardson, Joe Hamby, Larry Lamb, Bob Sis, and Tommy Wren.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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William Dale Beaty
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Marva Jean Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you !
Mary Morrow
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.
Eddie Powell
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Sorry for the family lost,may God be with you all thought this time.
Carol
Sunday, February 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss.May God comfort you during your grief.
Tim and Kim Hudspeth
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Sorry for your loss.. We love y'all â¤.
Cathy Beach
Sunday, February 19, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw this and was shocked. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
She was an awesome and remarkable lady. I thought the world of her.
Roger and Virginia Parsons
Sunday, February 19, 2023
We loved her, respected her and we will miss her. She made many happy memories for our boys. Thank you, Mimi Merle
Mazie Lee
Sunday, February 19, 2023
My prayers go out to you and the family and friends.
Brenda Lewis
Saturday, February 18, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Mother’s are very special and I pray God will give you the comfort you need during this time.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Saturday, February 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. She kept many little kids through the years. Praying for your family ðŸ™