Loudell completed her early education at Holly Grove School and graduated from Big Sandy School in Dallardsville, Texas. Following high school, she worked for a short time in Livingston before marrying Roy Kenneth Richardson on September 28, 1957. They were devoted to each other and blessed with 63 wonderful years together. Roy and Loudell started their life together in Port Arthur, Texas and ultimately settled in Nederland, Texas in 1964. She was an active member of Bellaire Baptist Church, teaching youth in Sunday School and co-leading the Girl's Missionary Auxiliary (GMA's) for several years along with serving as VBS teacher/director, Church Clerk, assisting Roy when he served as Church Treasurer and singing in the choir. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, painting and all types of crafts. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sewing for the entire family while also taking on some outside sewing jobs periodically. Over the years she made most of the clothes for herself and her daughters, including a couple of suits for Roy. For several years, until it's closing in the early 1980's, Loudell enjoyed working at Caldwell's Fabric Store in Nederland. Upon Roy's retirement they decided to move back to Holly Grove and joined Holly Grove Baptist Church where Loudell continued serving the Lord by teaching children's Sunday School and singing in the choir. Some of her pastimes in retirement included watching the birds in her yard, feeding the hummingbirds and working word search puzzles.
Loudell is survived by her daughter, Linda Richardson; daughter, Judy Hoffpauir and husband, Ken; grandchildren, Abby and Brian Hoffpauir; and sister, Eddie Brackin and husband, Billy; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Kenneth Richardson, parents Charles Payton and Trudie Richardson; brothers, Calvin and Marvin, and sisters, Charlsie Waldrep, Patsy Allen, and Bobbie Collins.
A celebration of Loudell's life will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Holly Grove Baptist Church (494 County Line Rd S) with the Rev. Gary Lawrence officiating. There will be a time of visitation prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery. For the safety of all, we request that masks be worn, if possible, and social distancing observed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holly Grove Baptist Church, 5582 Holly Grove Road (mailing address only), Livingston, TX 77351 or Holly Grove Community Cemetery, PO Box 1204, Livingston, TX 77351. To send your online condolences please visit www.pacefuneral.com.
The family would like to thank the caring and dedicated teams at Pine Ridge Healthcare and Kindred Hospice in Livingston. We appreciate their guidance and support during this most difficult time.
Condolences(5)
Denton & Regina Maze
Livingston, TX Friday, July 24, 2020 Mrs Dell was absolutely one of the sweetest ladies we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. Her gentle touch and soft spoken voice endeared us to her from the first moment we met her. She loved the Lord and didn’t mind letting you know it!She will definitely be missed. Our thoughts, prayers & love are with you all Linda, Judy & family.
John Sue Richardson
Odessa, TX Thursday, July 23, 2020 Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you guysCarolyn Barnette
Olathe, KS Thursday, July 23, 2020 Judy and Linda,I remember so well your mother's faithfulness and commitment in mentoring young girls through the Gulf Coast Baptist Association's District GMA. As a teenager, I was always impressed with her poise, grace, and beautiful smile. We were so blessed to be daughters of such godly mothers who lived and walked the Christian walk before us daily.
My prayers are for God to remind you of her love and the legacy she left in you through beautiful, comforting memories you will share with others as you travel this journey of grief.
You are loved,
Carolyn Barnette
Gulf Coast District GMA President 1972
James T Richardson
Clearwater, FL Thursday, July 23, 2020 My most sincere sympathy to all Aunt Lodell's family and friends. I will always remember her smiling face in my memories.Carolyn Clifton
Livingston, TX Thursday, July 23, 2020 So sorry for your loss. I remember her working with my sister, Florence Watts, many years ago at Bellaire Baptist church with the GMAs. I let Florence know about her passing. God bless you all and we pray He will give you the comfort you need at this time.