Barbara Ellen Ferguson Richardson, 75, of West Hamlin, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012. Barbara was born March 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Charles W. Ferguson and Viola Blevins Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by: son, James E. Richardson Jr. of Sissonville; former husband, James E. Richardson Sr. of Cross Lanes; son-in-law, Glen “Jody” Pritchard of West Hamlin; sister, Mabel(Rex) Vickers; brothers, Cecil (Rube), Elmo (Patsy) and Gene (Minnie) Ferguson.

Barbara is survived by : daughter, Ellen Richardson Pritchard of West Hamlin; son, Joseph E. and wife, Beth(Brecker) Richardson of Winfield; daughter-in-law, Donna Richardson of Sissonville; eight grandchildren, JC Richardson of Charleston, Cas Richardson and Joshua Chapman of Sissonville, Barbara Richardson of Winfield, Joey Richardson of Virginia, Jasmine Richardson of California, Valerie Pritchard Sellards of Huntington, Michele Pritchard of Pennsylvania; six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; best friend, Connie Davidson Maynard.

Barbara “Bobbie” was born in Peach Creek, Logan County, attended schools in Logan County until relocating to Kanawha County, where she graduated from Dunbar High School in 1955. She lived and worked in Kanawha County until moving to Lincoln County, where she remained. The family thanks Lincoln Nursing and Rehabilitation of Hamlin for the Loving Care and support they gave Bobbie for two years.

Services will be 2pm Thursday, August 30, 2012 at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service at 2pm. The burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery, Branchland.