Annie Richardson

Annie Green Alston was born on December 16, 1916 to the late Mathew and Nora Alston in Vance, North Carolina. She was one of six children. Annie grew up in Vance County Community where she attended Heck's Grove School. As a teenager she joined Phipps Missionary Baptist Church. There, she confessed Jesus Christ as her personal savior. Her close relationship with God sustained her through many trials and tribulations. Annie moved to Henderson North Carolina to reside with her (now deceased) older sister, Elizabeth Mills. In Henderson, North Carolina she met and married the late Henry Clifton Richardson. From that union they were blessed with one daughter, Coretta Clifton Richardson. After separating from her spouse, Annie migrated North to New York City in search of a better life for her daughter and herself. She was hired as a domestic worker in Jamaica, New York. Clients often requested Annie because of her attention to details and excellent work habits. She always took such pride in her work. Soon after moving to New York Annie joined Bethany Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Goodall. She was a faithful member for many years. Annie lived in the Van Dyke Houses in Brooklyn, New York for several years until her declining health made it difficult for her to live alone. While residing there, she was known in her building as the tenant with some of the cleanest windows. After moving in with her daughter Coretta, for over four years, Annie's declining health began to get worse. The family made the decision to move her to the Four Season's Nursing Home in Brooklyn, New York. She was well cared for before her death on January 2, 2008. She leaves to mourn one daughter, Coretta Summers, three grandchildren; Ronald Summers of Queens, New York, Jeanette Butler of Brooklyn New York and Sergeant First Class Gwendolyn McAllen (Active Army) of Stafford, Virginia, one daughter in law Debra Summers, one grandson in law Jeff McAllen, nine great grandchildren, Jeremy, Monique, Amanda, Ron Jr., Lauren, Vanessa, Jasmon, Dasmon, Dana; three great grandchildren, Diamond, Omari, Londyn; one sister, Dorothy Kearney, one brother, Benjamin Alston and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. REST WELL YOU EARNED IT

Annie Richardson

December 16, 1916 - January 2, 2009