Mary E. Randall

September 22, 1934 - June 4, 2019

Mother Mary E. Randall exchanged time for eternity on June 4, 2019. She was a life long resident of Portsmouth, Virginia. She drove School Buses for Norfolk Public Schools and retired as a city employee for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia as a Mailroom Supervisor. She is predeceased by her parents, Vivian Richardson Byrd and Charlie Perry; husband, Robert Randall; a son Don Richardson; a daughter Regina Richardson; two sisters Vivian Young and Alice Williams; two brothers Lionel Richardson and John Richardson. Mary E. Randall grew up attending Third Baptist Church and later transitioned her membership as a founding member of All People Cultural Life Church where her son is the founder. She served in many capacities as well as The Mother's Board and Pastors Aide Ministry. She supported all of the community outreach initiatives of her church with her time and resources. She is survived by six daughters, Joyce Richardson, Barbara Rodgers, Robin Allen, Sharon Tomasello, Kimberly Blunt and Tonya Richardson; seven sons, Edward Richardson, David Cross of Richmond, Virginia Darryl Richardson, David Richardson, Dexter Richardson of Atlanta Georgia, *Barry Randall, and *Devonte Richardson; two sisters Miranda Cole (Jerry) of Atlanta Georgia, Barbara Royster and a brother Leornard Richardson, (Barbara). Her favorite hymn was “May the work I’ve done speak for me.” Truly our hearts are broken yet we bow in humble submission to the Will of God. *All flowers are to be delivered to the church on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 by 4:30 pm R. D. Jenkins and Son Funeral Chapel, Inc. is assisting the family through their period of transition.