Gladys Marie Richardson transitioned peacefully to glory Friday, March 14, 2014 with family by her side. Gladys accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She united with Sweet Home Baptist Church, then later with Warriors for Christ. Gladys with her late husband, Fentress sacrificed to see their children have opportunities they never had. She was a strong, compassionate woman. Miss Gladys was born August 19, 1925 in Dardanelle to the late Aaron and Jimmie Perry Dickens. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Fentress Richardson, three brothers, eight sisters and one daughter, Patricia Ann Richardson-Thompson. Survivors include her children, Mary A. Richardson-Covington and Regenia Richardson-Thompson (James) of Dardanelle; Annette Richardson-Wise of Little Rock and Jeffery M. Richardson (Gina) of Edmond, Ok; grandchildren, Clarissa Thomas (Kefus) of Houston, Texas; Joseph Thompson (Talia) of Russellville; Andrea Thompson, Cory and Nathan Richardson all of Dardanelle; Cory Thompson (Antonia, Rory Thompson of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Erika Wise of Fayetteville; L. Drew Wise of Bella Vista; LaKesha Garrett (Edward; Sydney, Justin and Joshua Richardson of Edmond, Oklahoma; ten great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Also special daughter, Joann Bobo of Atkins. Services will be Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 2 PM at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Robert Thompson, Elder Kenneth Thompson and Rev. Chuck Kellybrew officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Home Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 PM until 2 PM before the service. Pallbearers will be Nathan Richardson, Cory Richardson, Justin Richardson, Joshua Richardson, Cory Thompson, Rory Thompson and Joseph Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jewel Moore, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Arrangements Are By Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com