Charlene was called home to her Savior on October 11, 2026. Though her passing brings profound sorrow, her family finds comfort knowing she is at peace in the arms of Jesus, free from earthly pain and burdens
Elizabeth Charlene (Belleville) Richardson was born October 17, 1942, to Russell Ward Belleville and Doris Lucille (Daum) Belleville.
She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1960 and Bowling Green State University in 1964. She married David Lynn Richardson on December 9, 1967. Charlene taught home economics for six years and later worked as catering manager at BGSU, department manager at Elder Beerman, and cafeteria supervisor at Anthony Wayne High School.
Her greatest joy was being a mother to Matt and Rex and a grandmother to Sydney, Kenzie, Owen, and Haley. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and her nightly talks with her sister, Celica.
A member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, she remained a faithful follower of Jesus Christ throughout her life.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Lucille; her husband, David; her son, Matthew; and her brother-in-law, Milton.
She is survived by her sister, Celia (Milton) Aring of Bowling Green; her son, Rex (Christina) Richardson of Bowling Green; her grandson, Owen Richardson of Bowling Green; her granddaughters, Sydney Shanks of Madison, AL; Kenzie Richardson of Milbury; Haley Maidment of Bowling Green; and her great-grandsons, Brantley and Lane of Bowling Green.
A visitation for Elizabeth will be held on Friday October 16, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home located in the Historical District of Bowling Green, Ohio at 408 W. Wooster St. 43402. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with an additional visitation to begin at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist located at 749 S. Wintergarden Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio. Pastor Tom Mullins will officiate. Interment will follow at New Belleville Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church Bowling Green, Ohio.
To leave an online condolence of fond memory with the Richardson family please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
