Genny Richardson

Genevieve “Genny” Adora Linnens Richardson Genevieve “Genny” Adora Linnens Richardson, of Elkins Lake, Huntsville suddenly took a cruise to see her Lord, on October 29th 2012. Genny was born September 19, 1934 in Sour Lake, Texas to Estil and Lois Linnens. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Roland Richardson; son Mike Richardson and wife Donna of Friendswood; son Casey Richardson and partner Jamie Constancio of Houston; daughter Tammy Cooney and husband Richard of Kingwood; sister Charlotte Linnens Dezelle and husband J. Kent; grandchildren Dustyn Richardson and wife Randy of League City; Shana Richardson Gallagher and husband T. J. of Santa Fe; Cody Richardson of Friendswood; Jordan Renee Cooney of Houston and Lucas Cooney of Kingwood; great grandchildren; Henry and Timothy Gallagher of Santa Fe. Genny graduated from Beaumont High School and attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Genny retired after 16 years of service as Administrative Manager to the President for Santa Fe Resources in Houston. Genny and Roland lived the “good life” in Elkins Lake, Huntsville, Texas for ten years. Prior to moving to Huntsville they made their home in Beaumont and Houston, Texas; Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Denver, Colorado; and London, England. She was a member of First Christian Church in Huntsville, Elkins Lake Country Club, Huntsville Newcomers and Elkins Lake Women’s Golf Club. She loved to play bridge, poker, golf, mahjongg, Mexican dominos and many more games with family and friends. Some of the many countries across the world she enjoyed traveling to included: Great Britain, Scotland, Hong Kong, China, Greece, Africa, Italy, Spain and Morocco. A memorial service celebrating Genny’s life will be held Friday, November 2nd, 11:00 AM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home 1700 Normal Park, Huntsville, Pastor Kyle Dennis officiating. Following the services the family will receive family and friends at the Fellowship Hall, First Christian Church, 1800 Avenue “R” in Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Christian Church at the above address or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125 or online at their website www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Genny Richardson

September 19, 1934 - November 2, 2012