Roxie Louise Richardson, 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was born in Pearisburg, VA, a daughter of the late Lee Roy Holt and Hattie Gay Hodge Holt, and had been an area resident for over 30 years. Roxie was employed for many years in management in the security field. She enjoyed all types of music and playing Bingo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Richardson; four sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by her loving children, Theresa G. Richardson, Charles Emery Richardson, Roxanne M. Jones and husband, Randy, and Robert L. Richardson and wife, Lori; eight grandchildren, Roxie G. Giannotta, Jean M. Burch, Ray R. Wilder, Sherry N. Richardson, Ronica K. Richardson, Barbie A. Painter, Hattie L. Knight, and Chad L. Richardson; ten great-grandchildren; and siblings, Emmett R. Holt, Elizabeth Fannie Stanley, and Patsy J. Telligman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Rev. Brian Gordon will officiate. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.Visitation
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm,
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia 24153
Service Information
Thursday, March 5th, 2015 11:00am,
John M Oakey & Son Chapel
305 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153
Interment Location
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
5737 Airport Rd NW
Roanoke, Virginia