Ossie Richson, age 96, of Hamburg passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. She was a native of Hamburg, AR and Ashley County. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Church of Christ Holiness where she played the piano for over 60 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Elum Richson, November 2016; two daughters Ida Marie Jackson and Joyce Richson; her parents Jim and Mattie Brandon Robinson; five sisters Elizabeth Colbert, Roxie Cook, Carrie Grayson, Alene Rucker, and Beatrice Huggins; six brothers Alfred, Norris, Leon, Edward, Jim Jr., and Clint Robinson.

Ossie enjoyed playing the piano, singing, and sewing. She also enjoyed collecting dolls.

She is survived by six sons Robert Richson ( Neicey) of Victorville, CA,  Jerry Richson (Yolanda) of Fontana, CA, Morris Ray Richson (Tina) of Hamburg, AR, David Richson, Lonell Richson (Yolanda), and Willie Gene Richson (Sue) of Clarkville, TN; one daughter Lorene Williams of Compton, CA; nineteen grandchildren; three grandchildren raised as her own Myron Jackson (Katrell) of San Antonio, TX, Joyce Ann Jackson and Scottie Jackson (Bridgett) all of Victorville, CA; twenty five great grandchildren; one great grandchild raised as her own, Brittney Jackson of Las Vegas, NV; four great-great grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.

Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Epistles of God Church of Deliverance in Hamburg, AR with Rev. D'Anthony Square officiating. Pallbearers Scottie Jackson, Glenn Richardson, Myron Jackson, Delvin Williams, William Pitchford, and Myron Jackson Jr. Honorary Pallbearers Lonell Richardson, Morris Ray Richardson, Willie Jean Richardson, David Richardson, Robert Richardson, and Jerry Richardson.

Burial to follow at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Hamburg, AR.

Services entrusted to Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, AR.