Obituaries

Jessie Leigh was born in Henry County, VA to the parents of Rev. Roy T. Richardson Sr. and Jessie Thomasson Richardson. She was the third eldest of five siblings. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother, Roy. T. Richardson, Jr.; sisters, Ida Deaton, Eva Edwards and Bonnie Haley; granddaughter, April Hammock; one niece, two nephews, special friend, Johnny Morris, and her cats, Punkin and Pebbles.

She was a member of Chatham Heights Baptist Church and was a true Christian woman who always showed kindness and compassion to others. She was employed by Centel Telephone Company for most of her working years.

Jessie Leigh (also known by her loved ones as Meemaw and Aunt Dee-Dee) lived a long life and will be forever remembered by those who knew her. She is survived by daughters, Charlene Adkins (Steve) and Audrey Hammock (Larry); granddaughter, Mallory Gilley (Daniel Ward), great-grandsons, Jaden and Rylan Hammock; and many nieces, and nephews.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Murphy family.