Deanna Jean Richardson

Deanna Jean (Lemmons) Richardson, age 85, of Oxford, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. Deanna was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on March 4, 1941, to Robert and Ida Mae (Eiler) Lemmons. She attended Talawanda High School, graduating in 1959. A year later, she married her high school sweetheart, Larry Richardson, on November 5, 1960, and they were blessed with four children: Brenda (Daniel) Bertsch, Larry (Mary) Richardson Jr., Mark (Jamie) Richardson, and Matthew (Laura) Richardson.

As a woman of faith, she was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Deanna’s life was a testament to kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. Deanna lived each day with a gentle strength, offering encouragement, comfort, and love to everyone she met. Her faith guided her, her family grounded her, and her heart made her unforgettable.

She poured her love into generations, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to grow through her 4 children, 16 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren, each of whom she cherished deeply. She is also survived by her sisters, Carolyn Russell and Anne Brewer; her brother Steve Lemmons; and many other relatives and friends.

Deanna now rejoices in Heaven, reunited with her beloved husband, Larry Richardson, whose memory she carried with her every day. She is also reunited with her parents, Robert and Ida Mae Lemmons, and her grandsons, Thomas and Luke, whom she held close in her heart. Though her absence leaves an ache that cannot be filled, her family finds comfort in knowing she is surrounded by the loved ones she longed to see again. Her memory will continue to shine in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. 

A visitation is planned for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1350 Millville Avenue from 5-7pm and a mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 111 East High Street, Oxford, Ohio, on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10am. Burial will follow at Darrtown Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the St. Mary Catholic Church Mary Grotto Fund. Make checks payable to St. Mary’s Church with “Mary Grotto” in the memo, or donate through St. Mary’s Website.