Katherine Elizabeth Young Richardson age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Richardson was born in Fries, Virginia on May 15, 1931 to Edward and Helen Rose Taylor Young. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Richardson.

She is survived by her children and their spouses Jackie Ray Richardson and Sylvia; Norma Jean Richardson; Thomas Eddie Richardson and Gloria; Stevie Joe Richardson and Nona; Helen Oneal Kyle and Conley; Tina Garcia all of Galax, Virginia; siblings and their spouses Clarence Young and Ann; Shirley Ann Cook all of Galax, Virginia; Bernice Washington and William of Greensboro, North Carolina; Wanda Faye Early and Barry of Galax, Virginia; brother-in-law Billy E. Goins of Galax, Virginia; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Stevie Richardson, Bishop Barry Early and Minister Gloria Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oldtown Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the Oldtown Cemetery Fund, 175 Idlewood Lane Galax, Virginia 24333.