Phyllis Darlene Richardson, 78, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away on November 12, 2026, at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 5, 1947, in McLeansboro, IL, to Charles and Lorene (Shell) Richards. Phyllis married Terry Richardson on March 13, 1965. Terry preceded her in death on September 4, 2024.
Phyllis is survived by her Son, Tony Richardson, and Timothy Richardson, both of Wayne City, IL; grandchildren, Haven Franz and her husband, Dean; Zaden Richardson; and sister, Brenda Hensley.
Along with her husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lorene Richards, her brother Thomas Richards, and sisters, Hester Gammon and Norma Youngblood.
Phyllis worked for the Village of Wayne City. She also helped her husband, Terry, at Richardson Funeral Home. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo, and watching Kentucky Wildcats basketball. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Visitation will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Archie Sanders Chapel in Wayne City, IL. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City, IL.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
