Betty Lou Fielden Richardson, age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Mrs. Richardson was born in Knoxville, TN on March 31, 1926. She moved to Dyersburg as a child where she spent her childhood and adult life. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class where she served as president of the class. She was active in XYZ in her church and served as president. Mrs. Richardson was also involved in various community activities including Dyersburg Women's Club and Dyer County Extension Club. She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother who was involved in the lives of those until her illness made that impossible.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be held in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Reverend Mike Hickman officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Braese, Dr. Rob Braese, Blake Dycus, John Vickers, Jim Vickers and Danny Johnson.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Braese (Tom) of Cordova, TN and Linda Dycus (Elton) of Savannah, TN; five grandchildren, Chris Braese (Amy) of Arlington, TN, Dr. Rob Braese (Lori) of Helena, MT, Blake Dycus (Ashlee) of Adamsville, TN, Rebekah Braese of Bartlett, TN and Katie Dycus of Chandler, AZ. She was blessed with 7 great-grandchildren, David Braese, Ann-Marie Braese, Emma Braese, Jack Braese, Judah Braese Evan Dycus and Jocelyn Dycus.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.P. Richardson; her parents, Earl and Irene Fielden; and her sisters, Juanita Lambert Carmichael, Omega Vickers and Martha Hampton.

The family requests that memorials be directed to First Baptist Church, McIver's Grant Library in Dyersburg, or to a charity of the donor's choice.