Reatha E. Richardson

April 28, 1928 - September 29, 2015

Reatha E. Richardson, 87, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Hickory Creek of New Castle. She was born April 28, 1928 in Morehead, Kentucky. She attended Rowan County High School in Morehead. Reatha enjoyed raising a garden, sewing, crocheting and making afghans. She especially enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren and family. She was a member of Foursquare Church in New Castle where she taught Sunday school for many years and assisted with Communion. Survivors include a son, Jackie (wife: Lynn) Richardson of New Castle; her grandsons, Jason (wife: Tatina) Firle of New Castle and Aaron Firle of Austin, Texas; her great-grandchildren, Christian Firle, Grant Firle, Brady Firle, Faith Firle, Jordon Firle and Zane Firle; her sisters, Margie (husband: Bill) Barnett and Frances Puckett both of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Richardson; her daughter, Linda Firle and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2015 at Foursquare Church with Pastor Shelley Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday at the church. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sproles Family Funeral Home. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Reatha Richardson.