Ara I. Richardson

Funeral services for Mrs. Ara I. Richardson, 90, of Cookeville, Tennessee, will be held at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Anderson - Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Stone community of Jackson County. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Mrs. Richardson passed away on Monday, October 22, 2007, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville, TN. She was born September 21, 1917, in Gainesboro, TN, to the late Andrew and Virginia Jackson. She was married to the late Harley Richardson. She was a house wife, and a member of the Willow Avenue Church of Christ. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 4 Brothers; 2 Sisters; and 1 Grandson. Survivors include 2 Daughters: Judy & Hugh Hix of Cookeville, TN, and Janet & Johnny Hawkins of Giles Co., TN; 3 Sisters: Gladys Whitaker of Cookeville, TN, Tennie Roark and Edna Roberts, both of Gainesboro, TN; 7 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren. Bro. Dan Huffines and Bro. Jimmy Anderson will officiate at the services. Funeral Home Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. 2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398 Gainesboro TN - 38562 US 931-268-1550 931-268-1552