Nancy Jane (Sylvester) Richardson's Obituary
Nancy J. Richardson of Bozman passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 15th. She was 88 years old.
Born on December 21st, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Master Sergeant Harlie C. and Miriam F. Sylvester of Indianapolis, Indiana. Her military service began early when she was “adopted” as “The Daughter of the District” for the Army recruiting district where her father served, complete with her own official military service records. As a young girl, dancing was her passion. She performed in many disciplines including ballet and tap. After graduating from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indiana, she joined the Women’s Army Corps where she served as a physical therapy assistant. It was in this capacity she met her future husband, Theodore C. Richardson. After being honorably discharged from the Army, they started their married life in his hometown of Bozman on his beloved Eastern Shore. At the time of his death in 1995, they had been married for 49 years. “Miss Nancy” took care of her family and also worked as a seamstress and Bozman’s Avon lady. She loved baking, making elaborate Christmas ornaments, and sewing Halloween costumes, wedding dresses, and anything else her family desired. Many may also remember seeing her ride in parades on her Arabian horse in full costume. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Theodore C. Richardson, Jr., a sister, Jo Ann Sylvester, and a beloved step-mother, Josephine Sylvester. She leaves behind a son, David T. Richardson (Lynn), a daughter, Lori A. Sutphin (Daniel), both of Bozman, 6 grandchildren: Holly Schultz, April Richardson, Virginia Richardson (all of Bozman), John Richardson (Erica) of Bordentown, NJ, Daniel Sutphin Jr. of Clintondale, NY, and Rachel Sutphin of Easton, 9 beloved great-grandchildren: Julia, Ian, Korri, Nathan, Haicy, Emma, Avery, Jacob, and Ava, and her dog, Chelsea. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, July 20th, at 11a.m. at the Bozman United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Talbot Co. Humane Society, Easton, MD. 21601 .
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