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Rosalie Hammett Richardson Obituary

Rosalie Hammett Richardson

October 23, 1924 - June 2, 2025

Rosalie Hammett Richardson Obituary

Lafayette, Louisiana - Private services will be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery in Metairie, Louisiana, for Rosalie Hammett Richardson, age 100, who peacefully passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Lafayette. Rosalie will be Interred with her late husband, Reverend George Robert Richardson.


Survivors of Rosalie include her three children, George Robert "Bob" Richardson, III, and his wife, Susan, Beth Foreman and her husband, Bill, and Barbara Harvey and her husband, Charles; four grandsons, Scott Foreman, Greg Foreman (Kerry), Doug Richardson, and Jason Richardson (Laura); six great grandchildren, Austin Foreman, Kaitlyn Foreman, Matthew Ashy, Amelia Richardson, George Richardson, and Benjamin Richardson; and her nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.


She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reverend George Robert Richardson, II; her parents, Percy Griffing Hammett and Rose Ann Walker Hammett; and her siblings, May, Marjorie, Caribel, and Paul.


Rosalie was a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and a longtime resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, having also spent many cherished years in New Orleans. She graduated from Jackson High School and went on to attend Soule Business College in New Orleans, where she received her business training. During World War II, she worked in the rationing department at Higgins Shipyard in New Orleans. She also pursued theological studies at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. It was during her time in New Orleans that she met her beloved husband, Rev. Robert Richardson, at Gentilly Baptist Church.


Rosalie had a deep love for her faith and was devoted to serving others through her church. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in Lafayette, where she sang in the choir and took part in nearly every program and ministry available. She especially enjoyed teaching Bible School and Studies for women and children, and she remained active in her church family and the wider community throughout her life. Alongside her husband, she traveled extensively, participating in missionary trips, pilgrimages, and exploring many places around the world. Her hobbies included attending musicals and plays, and she cherished every opportunity to share joy, music, and faith with others.


The family of Mrs. Richardson extends their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the staff of both Audubon Hospice and T.S. Granger.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith House, honoring Rosalie's memory; P.O. Box 93145 Lafayette, LA 70509 - 337-232-8954 -


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Martin & Castille Funeral Home - DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, 337-234-2311

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Lafayette, Louisiana - Private services will be held at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery in Metairie, Louisiana, for Rosalie Hammett Richardson, age 100, who peacefully passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Lafayette. Rosalie will be Interred with her late husband, Reverend George Robert Richardson.


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Published on June 6, 2025

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