Patricia "Patsy" Tew Richardson

Mrs. Patricia “Patsy” Tew Richardson of Dothan Passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Flowers Hospital. She was 89.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev.   Bob Sanders officiating.  Interment will follow in the New Teamon Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you honor Patsy’s memory with a contribution to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. WEB PO Box 7410354 Chicago, IL 60674-0354.

Mrs. Richardson was born January 1, 1934, in Geneva County to the late Harcus D. and Gladys Sweatt Tew. Patsy was a woman of faith and member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she previously served as a Sunday school teacher and was proud member of the choir.  She graduated from Slocomb High School in 1952 and in her younger years enjoyed traveling.

In addition to her parents; a daughter, Janet Emery; a son, Benjamin Richardson, Jr.; siblings Mary Ellen Butler, Alton Carlos Tew, and Dr. Earl Tew, all preceded her in death.

Survivors include children: Nancy Hall (Jimmy), and Gwen Kolkman (John); grandchildren: Amber Hall, Stuart Kolkman, and Nathan Kolkman; a great granddaughter; nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Wiregrass Nursing Home for the love and care they provided Patsy during her stay.