Nancy Ann Richardson

Nancy Ann Richardson, age 77 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1943 to the late Thomas and Adaline (Mathis) Graybill. She was a 1961 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. Nancy married Gary Richardson on June 19, 1962, and they shared 58 wonderful years together. She is survived by her husband Gary Richardson and her children; Scott (Mary) Richardson, LuAnn (Todd) Getz, Michael (Dianne) Richardson; seven grandchildren Andy Richardson, Taylor Richardson, Zachary Getz, Nathan Getz, Joshua Getz, Chloe Richardson and Daylynn Richardson and three great grandchildren,Francis, Lainee and Mausley . She is also survived by her sister Becky Fitzgerald. She was a charter member of Anchor Baptist Church and prior to that she attended Massillon Baptist Temple where she played the piano for 40 years. Church was a very important part of her life. Nancy loved planning activities and crafts which lead her to starting her own daycare called “Country Patch Pals” which enabled her to spend more time with her grandkids. As the self-proclaimed “CEO” of the family, she loved to have family get togethers and plan great theme parties. She loved flowers and was part of the Tuslaw Garden club for many years. She also loved animals and that love was demonstrated by helping her son and others decorate the barns for Tuslaw 4-H at the Stark County Fair. Her fun sense of humor will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Pastor Mark Jacobs of the Anchor Baptist Church will be officiating the service at the funeral home and graveside committal. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at the Newman Cemetery. Continuing with COVID-19 precautions, all attending will be asked to follow proper social distancing protocol and masks are also strongly encouraged. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home. The service at the funeral home will be streamed, so those not able to attend will be able to watch through the funeral home website or the funeral home page on Facebook. Facebook Live Streaming