Paula Jean Vercher Richardson
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Paula Jean Vercher Richardson was born in Austin, Texas on April 29, 1954 and was called to her heavenly home on June 29, 2022. Paula Jean Vercher married Elvie Louis Richardson on October 1, 1976 and spent the next 45 wonderful years raising her two sons.
She is survived by her son, Dan; two grandchildren, Audrie Jean Richardson & and Dixie Rose Richardson; her brother, Paul Hobson Vercher Jr; her mother-in-law, Pearl Richardson; and two sister-in-laws, Donna Richardson and Kelly Richardson. Paula's brother's children, Brady Santee Vercher and twin Brody Shane Vercher, and Jenna Lindsey Abbott.
Paula Jean is preceded in death by her beloved husband Elvie Louis Richardson, and her first born son Christopher Shaun Richardson. Also preceded in death are Paula's father, the great Rev. Paul Hobson Vercher, Sr; and mother Mattie Jean Gravenor Vercher.
She attended Crockett High School and later went on to graduate from Baylor where she pursued a career teaching English and Journalism at Crocket High School, publishing the newspaper and HS yearbook. Paula jean never really quit teaching. Paula was salt of the earth, a beacon of righteousness for everyone around. It was in her blood to be a leader awhile quietly following from the rear, the patriarch and a shoulder to lean on, always full of conviction sure of her course of action that she made this ole life seem easy.
Visitation will be from 6-8:00pm Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Harrell Funeral Home of Dripping Springs, 100 Heritage Drive, 78737. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Phillips Cemetery.