A Memorial to the Life of Arabella F. Schramm Richardson of Lakeview, Arkansas, formally of Tampa, Florida,will be Sunday, June 28, 2015, during the 10AM worship service at the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church under the direction of Dr. Reverend Fred Taylor. All friends of Arabella's are welcome to attend.
Arabella suddenly went to be with her Lord Jesus on June 23, 2015, at the age of 84. She was born September 16, 1930 in Cape May, N.J.. The daughter of August and Florence Schramm. She married the love of her life, Bob, 65 years ago, March 12, 1950 and they celebrated their wedding anniversary each month on the 12th. She went to college when she was in her 50's and graduated at the top of her class as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Arabella was a member of, and an elder in, the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church, She was active in teaching Sunday School and doing volunteer work in her earlier years when living in Florida. Arabella was a past volunteer at Baxter County Library, and a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved the beaches and sunsets of Florida and the nature ,flowers and wildlife of Arkansas and Colorado. She embraced life with smiles and laughter and was always willing to give of herself to help others.She was a good wife, mother and grandmother, and soul mate and best friend to Bob. Heaven has received an angel, and we have a new shining star in the heavens above us. Her family, friends and beloved dog Henry are there to joyfully welcome here home to the Lord.
Arabella is survived by her husband, Robert R. Richardson of Lakeview, AR,; daughter, Cathy (Tom Brock) Richardson of Venice, FL; son, Robert Richardson II of Lakeview, AR; grandsons, Scott Huggins and David (Christine) Huggins of Bradenton, FL; great-granddaughter Liberty Nicole, and great-grandsons Trace and Austin; sisters, Florence Danilko of Toms River, NJ and Inez (Ed) Hallman of Cape May, NJ and Cape Coral, FL; and her many nieces and nephews. She truly kept each and everyone in her family close to her heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jeanne Middleton.
Memorials may be made to her favorite charity, the Humane Society or the Bull Shoals Arkansas Food Pantry.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.