Jean Hurst Richardson

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Jean Hurst Richardson, age 77, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at CMC-NorthEast, Concord, NC.She was born May 23, 1934 in Chesterfield County, SC, the daughter of the late A.P. Hurst and Ada Dunn Hurst.In earlier years Jean worked for the former Cannon Mills Company, Plt. # 4 & Plt. #1, Sewing Room for many years. Later, she & her husband, moved to New Hampshire where they lived 23 years. She then worked for Annalee Dolls in Meredith, NH. When they moved back to Kannapolis, NC she worked for Sunrise Apparel Company, Concord, NC. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC.In addition to her parents she is preceded by a son, Randy Richardson; and several brothers and sisters. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Charity Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Marty Payton and Dr. R.J. Hammond. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home.Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Arthur H. Richardson; two sons, Chad Richardson & wife, Stacey of Northfield, NH and Thad Richardson of Charlotte, NC; two grandchildren, Emma and Chloe Richardson; one brother, Dewey Hurst of Cheraw, SC; one sister, Reba Hodge of Kannapolis, NC; and many beloved nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to the NorthEast Foundation, c/o CMC-NorthEast, 920 Church Street North, Concord, NC 28025.On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Wednesday July 27, 2011 Whitley's Funeral home

Service: 11:00 AM Thursday July 28, 2011 Charity Baptist Church-Kannapolis, NC

Interment: 1:00 PM Thursday July 28, 2011 Salisbury national Cemetery