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Life Story for Barbara Kistler Richardson
Barbara Jean Kistler Richardson of Whiteford, Maryland died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and friends, on November 14, 2017. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 18, 1938 to the late Mary Hazel and David Leander Kistler. Barbara graduated from East Mecklenberg High School in Charlotte and then completed her Bachelor’s degree at University of North Carolina - Greensboro in May 1960. During college she was a leader in the Baptist Student Union and was privileged to attend a conference where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke. She began her career as an extension agent and home economics teacher in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Barbara married George Carr Richardson in Charlotte on August 22, 1965, departing for a new life in Harford County the following day. Between 1965 and 2000, Barbara taught home economics and foods courses at North Harford, C. Milton Wright, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace High Schools, taking time in between to raise her children. She was a favorite teacher known for her encouraging ways and kind words.
Barbara also judged 4-H food entries at the Harford County Farm Fair and judged apple pies at the Darlington Apple Festival. She also was a member of Highland Homemakers and made many lasting friendships.
Faith, family, home and friends were important to Barbara. Active in Highland Presbyterian Church for over three decades, she served as a deacon, elder, and clerk of session. Barbara was a dear, supportive and loving friend to many in the congregation and often visited those who were sick or home-bound. Barbara was an excellent seamstress who made beautiful clothes for her daughters. She sewed her daughter Jenny’s wedding dress and all attendants’ dresses. Barbara also tended large and beautiful gardens, canned fruits and vegetables, and made Amish style quilts with her husband George. Barbara generously shared the fruits of her labor with her family and many friends. She will be remembered as a kind and caring person who was a good listener, faithful friend and loving wife and mother. Her life was guided by her faith.
Predeceasing Barbara are her husband Colonel US Army George C. Richardson and daughter Julia Marie Richardson. She is survived by her devoted and faithful daughters Amy Elizabeth Richardson of Churchville and Jennifer Jean Richardson Lijoi (Claude) of Towson, and her dear siblings Carol Poole of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brenda Bouler of Mint Hill, North Carolina, and Ron Kistler of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and her beloved grandson David Lijoi.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 20th from 2 to 5 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Highland Presbyterian Church, 701 Highland Road, Street, MD 21154 with Reverend Raymond E. Meute, Jr. and Reverend John V. Carlson co-officiating.
Interment to be scheduled with Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Barbara’s family would like to recognize and thank Highland Presbyterian Church, Katherine’s Keepers and Gilchrist Hospice. Those wishing to make a donation in Barbara's honor are encouraged to give to the Highland Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund at the above address.
Barbara married George Carr Richardson in Charlotte on August 22, 1965, departing for a new life in Harford County the following day. Between 1965 and 2000, Barbara taught home economics and foods courses at North Harford, C. Milton Wright, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace High Schools, taking time in between to raise her children. She was a favorite teacher known for her encouraging ways and kind words.
Barbara also judged 4-H food entries at the Harford County Farm Fair and judged apple pies at the Darlington Apple Festival. She also was a member of Highland Homemakers and made many lasting friendships.
Faith, family, home and friends were important to Barbara. Active in Highland Presbyterian Church for over three decades, she served as a deacon, elder, and clerk of session. Barbara was a dear, supportive and loving friend to many in the congregation and often visited those who were sick or home-bound. Barbara was an excellent seamstress who made beautiful clothes for her daughters. She sewed her daughter Jenny’s wedding dress and all attendants’ dresses. Barbara also tended large and beautiful gardens, canned fruits and vegetables, and made Amish style quilts with her husband George. Barbara generously shared the fruits of her labor with her family and many friends. She will be remembered as a kind and caring person who was a good listener, faithful friend and loving wife and mother. Her life was guided by her faith.
Predeceasing Barbara are her husband Colonel US Army George C. Richardson and daughter Julia Marie Richardson. She is survived by her devoted and faithful daughters Amy Elizabeth Richardson of Churchville and Jennifer Jean Richardson Lijoi (Claude) of Towson, and her dear siblings Carol Poole of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brenda Bouler of Mint Hill, North Carolina, and Ron Kistler of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, and her beloved grandson David Lijoi.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 20th from 2 to 5 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Highland Presbyterian Church, 701 Highland Road, Street, MD 21154 with Reverend Raymond E. Meute, Jr. and Reverend John V. Carlson co-officiating.
Interment to be scheduled with Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Barbara’s family would like to recognize and thank Highland Presbyterian Church, Katherine’s Keepers and Gilchrist Hospice. Those wishing to make a donation in Barbara's honor are encouraged to give to the Highland Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund at the above address.
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