Colesta Richardson-Washington Obituary

Delbert & the Richardson Family:
She walked down the aisle to "NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT", God has a plan for all of us. Cherish the moments as husband and wife and Colesta will be with you forever. She was a STRONG person and we all know that God is too WISE to make a mistake. The words to that song is a testimony in itself and Colesta could not have found a better song to march down to take her wedding vows with you and I know you are strong and always cherish the good times and if we all live right we will see her again someday. Be Blessed and I will keep you all in my constant prayers.
Legare, Patterson & Lessington Families of John's Island & West Ashley.

Carol, Candace, Jesse, Delbert, and Crystal:

When we hope in the Lord-trusting His promises and timing we soar above grief and sorrow. God restores our energy so we can continue our lives and not grow weary, walk and not feel faint. Colesta was always loving and warm to me-a sweet gentle lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
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God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home
To the Richardson-Washington Families:
You have my deepest sympathy, I am so sorry for your lost. She will truly be missed.

To the Richardson Washington Families:
We loved Colesta and we will truly missed her, our prayers are with you in these difficult times.
"to be absent from the body, to be present with the Lord," 2 Corin. 5:8

Mrs. Mikell and Candace,

You have my deepest sympathy, I will continue to pray for you and your family during your time of bereavement. Love,

Richardson-Washington family:
What a part death plays in ones life. The pain it brings to those that are left to grieve but to those that have passed on "IT'S AMAZING GRACE HOW SWEET THE SOUND - TO HAVE NO MORE SICKNESS, NOT HAVING TO SAY LORD HELP ME DEAL WITH THIS PERSON OR THAT PERSON, OR TO SAY LORD PLEASE FORGIVE ME BUT RIGHT NOW I JUST WANT TO WHIP THIS PERSON AND I'LL REPENT." BUT oh when LITTLE MAN(Colesta) saw the "LILY OF THE VALLEY", "THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR", "KING OF KINGS", AND MOST OF ALL "LORD OF LORD" AND THE STREETS THAT ARE PAVED WITH GOLD. I believed that Little man said,"Lord what took you so long". She might have thought about us or given us a second thought, but that thought from her point of view that would have been like how far the east is from the west as well as the man that wanted to come back and warn his brothern of his destination so that they wouldn't make the mistake and be where he ended up. The point is TO REST IN THE BOSSOM OF JESUS NO MAN CAN COMPARE TO!!!! SO WE MIGHT AS WELL FACE IT AND SEE IT FROM 'LITTLE MANS/COLESTA'S SIDE. FREE AT LAST THANK GOD ALMIGHTY I'M FREE.

To the Washington and Richardson families. Our thoughts and prays are with you all in the time of sorrow. We all loved Colesta, but God loved her best. Remember always keep your hands in the Lord hands and everything will be alright.

Cousin Annabelle and family,
Our prayers are with you. Know that Colesta is in a better place and that we all strive to be there one day. Keep her spirit and love in your heart and she will always be with you.

Mildred Roper Anderson
The Bonds -Murrlyn,Thomas,Thomas,Jr.

To the Washington And Richardon family May God Bless you doing this most difficult time.

May God continue to bless you all. We will always keep you in our prays. Love always.
The Jenkins Family.

To Delbert and the Richardson and Washington families. Our prayers and sincere thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of Colesta. May God ease your pain and give you comfort.
C. L. and Audrey Lawrence
Virginia Beach, VA

To Richardson/Washington Family
Sending love and God's peace to you during this time of bereavement. Continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands. It is through Him that all things work together.
Jacqueline Palmer, Charlotte, NC

To the Richardson & Washington family...you all are in my thoughts & prayers. I am still shocked & thinking that this can't be real, I still & always will remember those times she would direct us on the choir, to us eating out after church, & pinching each other on the choir stand over mints & life savers.

anyways...she will be missed. Rest peacefully Colesta. Love ya

arian [muffin] & family [Maria & Candice]

Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Colesta has been a light to so many of us and we are grateful and thankful that we were able to share our lives with her!To you the family and friends let us always remember her smile, humor and conversations. May God Bless you all!!

Cassandra Walker Leverett - Class of '82
Jacksonville, Fl

To Delbert and Melba, I am so sorry about the loss of your dearly departed. Please that the Lord will take care of you in your time of sorrow. Keep looking up to the hills from whence cometh your help. Weeping may endureth for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. God is working it out for you.

I send out prayers to the Washington family and God Bless during this time of sorrows. Patricia Douglas and Family, Kingstee, SC

To the Richardson-Washington family, may God Bless you during this most difficult time.

Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all. May God bless and keep you all in the hollow of his hands.

James and Lauren

Our prayers go out to the family during your loss. May god bless and keep you.

my prays and thoughts goes out to the family.god will bless all of your during this sorrow and times.

Colesta will truly be missed by all at First Baptist Church James Island. Especially the children whose lives she touched through directing the choir. We loved her but as we all know GOD loved her best. Your family is in my prayers.

Colesta will be missed by not only her co-workers at JICHS but by her students as well. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and husband! She was one of a kind and will be missed deeply!

Sincere expressions of sympathy are extended to the bereaved family. Grieve as you should, but know that God has sent his only son, the great Comforter in our Lord and Saviour Jesus to help you through these difficult days. We pray God's Blessings upon you,

Our deepest condolences in during your loss.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Washington and Richardson Families: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of our friend. We will miss her deeply!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our sincere condolences is sent out to the Richardson-Washington family on such a great loss. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. To Mrs. Richardson (grandmother) my thoughts and prayers will forever be extended to you for such a great lost of beautiful sprited Colesta for she was such a jewel one could never duplicate such a gem. Time itself will mend broken hearts. God love will heal all hearts forever in Christ, Deborah Lee-Frayer, Kelvin,Kenneth, Melinda, Theodora and Joesph The Gates

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Just trust God because he will hold your hands through this difficult time. Stay in prayer and God bless you all.

To the Washington and Richardson Families:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of our loved one and our classmate. She was truly a class act and expressed her love to all she came in contact with. I will miss her tenacity and expressions of love.

To our lovable cousin Delbert and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Your cousins,

Arthur Lee, David, Percy Jr., Ella Mae, Carzell, Jackie and Andrea

To my wonderful cousin Delbert and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring to you comfort.

Love your cousin,

Our hearts go out to you all. Trust in God he will give you strength, guidance and understanding. God never makes a mistake. We are praying for your strength.

TO CRYSTAL AND FAMILY

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAIMLY.

TO CRYSTAL AND FAMILY

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME.

To Delbert & Family,
My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Ms. Colesta was a sweet spirit and always wore a soft smile. Remember the good times you shared give thanks and rejoice for her life.

TO CRYSTAL AND FAMILY

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYES ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF BREAVEMENT.

A true reflection of our classmate, Colesta Richardson. It's been 27 years since graduation, oh it seems as if it was just yesterday. Our last meet & greet occasion was less than a year ago.
That extraordinary date was your wedding date, oh what a celebration it was,
you and her husband were glowing with joy, fame, and the holy spirit.
Everyone shouted & danced; oh I can recall the joy, fame and happiness…it was so exciting. We were so elated to not only celebrate the union, but to reminisce and to wish you the very best. I will always remember the special moments in class and I will continue to reminisce on the past. I've come the the conclusion that God took you for reasons beyond seasons. Honestly, your homecoming just reminded me that Heaven is the everlasting resting home. My family will pray for you and your immediate family during this trying time. God blessed you for all your endeavors on earth...please continue to Rest in Peace. Amen.

To The Richardson- Washington Families:

We, The Elliott Family, wish to express our heartfelt condolences to You.

We were truly saddened to hear of OUR loss. We all LOVED COLESTA so much!

May the LORD bless, comfort, and keep US ALL.

Mrs. Annabell, Mrs. Carolyn, Delbert, Candace, Crystal, Jesse, Jessica (BE ENCOURAGED)

To be absent from the Body, Is to be Present with the LORD!

Yours In Christ,
The ELLIOTTs

To: Mr.Washington & Richardson Family
May your memories of Colesta forever be with you all. Darryl,Shandelle,Daria Richardson

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILIES OF COLESTA.SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.

ROSIE,LIZ AND FAMILY

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Delbert and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

During this time, we search for the right words to say and it seems as if our search continues to go and on. My heart aches for you at this time, but I pray that you find comfort in knowing that weeping may endure for a night, but God's joy comes in the morning. Keeping you in my thoughts and most importantly in my prayers.

Philiece Richardson-Mills, Yokota, Japan

To:
Mr. Washington & Richarson Family,

Know that Colesta is smiling down on you all, for she's not concerned about the size. Jhn 14:1-3, In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also. One of those mansions belong to Colesta. Through every season Gods grace comes to rescue, restore, repair and release.

Love and Joy Perfected.

FAMILY KNOW YOU WILL BE TRULY BLESSED!

Cartlton T. Harden
Norfolk, VA

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Words can not express the sorrow I feel for our family during this time. I remember Colesta as a strong individual who stood her ground and kept her word. May all the days ahead be filled with remembrance of her.

Your cousin,
La' Toya Thomas-Dixon

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

To The Richardson- Washington Families:

Oh LORD! What do I say about my Beautiful cousin COLESTA. I will miss You for only a short while for I know that we ALL will meet again!

C- Caring
O- Obedient to GOD's WORD
L- Loving
E- Extraordinary
S- Sophisticated
A- Annointed

Delbert: GOD Bless You! I have the Utmost respect for You my Brother! May the LORD comfort and keep you now and ALWAYS!
To A Wonderful Mother (Mrs. Carolyn Mikell): All I can say is " JOB WELL DONE!"
Yours In Christ,

TO THE RICHARDSON-WASHINGTON FAMILY, I KNOW THAT WORDS CAN'T EXPLAIN THE PAIN THAT YOU FEEL. JUST GIVE IT TO JESUS AND HE'LL MAKE IT ALRIGHT. MY COMFORTING WORD IS THAT SHE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING. SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.GOD ONLY TAKES HIS BACK. SHE WAS TRUELY HEAVEN SENT.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To The Washington and Richardson family you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavment.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 KJV.

I am truly saddened by the loss of the wonderful spirit that is Colesta. God bless and strenthen you in this time of need.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May Gog wrap his arms around the family in their time of need to comfort them. My condolences to family and friends.

Alina & Staff @ FCF Hollywood Site

To The Washington and Richardson Family
My prayers & condolences are with your family during your time of bereavement. You will always be in our prayers. May God Bless and Keep. The Cromwell Family
Jessica and Alvina

God's love is with you in the thoughts, the prayers, and the hearts of those who care and share in your sorrow.

In Loving Sympathy,

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance: He hath made every thing beautiful in his time. I had the pleasure of working with Colesta for several years. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Take comfort in knowing that she is out of pain and in a better place now. May God continue to bless each and everyone of her family and friends.

My times are in Your hand. Psalm 31:15
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

My prayers are you the Richardson Family.
God Bless

At this time of of tears and sorrow, always remember that the one you love is in a more peceful place. Colesta is looking down on you. Colesta feels no more pain and just know she is with God and is happy. Your Cousin

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy go out to both the Richardson and Washington families. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May God bless and keep you all during this very difficult time.
With sympathy from,
Donna Richardson Brooks and family
North Charleston, SC

To Cousin Annabelle and family;

We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a sweet spirit, but remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We will cherish the memories of all the times we spent with Colesta. Please know that we are with you during this time of grief.

I am deeply saddened by this. I can remember quite vividly all the words of encouragement that Colesta gave to me during some of my school day successes. To the family, she was a class act in every sense of the word, and I am truly sorry for your loss.

To the Richardson and Washington family;

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. My family and I had the opportunity of spending Christmas with Colesta a number of times here in Maryland, and the memory of those times will be with us forever. May God Bless and strengthen you during this time!
Your family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.(Ps. 23:4)The Lord is our rock, and our fortress, and our deliverer; our God, our strength, in whom we will trust; our buckerler, and the horn of our salvation, and our high tower.(Ps. 18:2)And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.(Phil.4:7) May the peace of God comfort you and your family during this time and after. God Bless you, Margaret Ann Blake and Family

To the Washington & Richardson Family,

"For this God is our God for ever and ever:he will be our guide even unto death." (KJV)Psalm 48:14
May God give you strength during this difficult time

To Delbert. Although I met her briefly, she had such a kind spirit. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jesus died and lived again more than 2000 years ago. Those of us who are believers know Him through faith and through the witness of those who walked with Him during his ministry. That witness has drawn us to Jesus 2000 years later.

In that same way, I got to know Colesta through the mutual love and friendship that we shared by way of Mrs. Ora Lee Jamison. Ora Lee's witness of the character and nature of Colesta through our many conversations engendered in me a love for your wife, your daughter, your beloved friend. May the Lord of our lives live though us so that we might leave a legacy of love that this fine woman has left. God be with you

Wooowww....I cant even begin to think that u have left us...the four years you put up with me at James Island High...all the encouraging words yuo gave as a cousin who had my back during my low times....you will truly be missed. To my dear family, we know God wont put more us than we can bear. In our time of bearevment lets us come together and stand on the Word of the Lord...for He will send His Holy Spirit to comfort us...."to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord"...

The Richardson-Washington Family,
My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God strengthen and continue to bless you all.

God be with you, To the Washington & Richardson family. No that God is to great to make a mistake remember her suffering is over. To her husband hold your head up you gave her 5month's of happyness you made her last days her best days for God and you. My heart go's out to the family for a good child of Jesus is at rest no more pain.

Pastor & Deacon Alvin & Veronica L. McCoy

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE ENTIRE RICHARDSON-WASHINGTON FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints. (Psalm 116:15)
And truely Colesta was a servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ. May you be comforted by knowing that she is with her Saviour!

Love
Georgette Lafayette-Smith

At a time like this there are no words that can take away the pain you feel right now. Just cherish the memories that you got to share with her. My prayers are with your family.

To the Washington & Richardson Family, Colesta was the very Tree of Life: (Proverbs 3:13-18) reads;
You're blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom,
when you make friends with Madame Insight,she's worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary. Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her. With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition. Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete.

"MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL"

Pam Williams Rich & Family

my pray preys go out 2 family u will be truly miss love u Colesta Richardson Wasington

TO THE FAMILY:
It is our prayer that the Lord continue to BLESS, STRENGTHEN, and KEEP you all in times like these.

EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL.LOOK TO THE HILLS WHICH COMETH YOUR HELP!IT COMES FROM THE LORD .OH GOD THIS SEEMS LIKE A DREAM IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM REAL!WE LOVE HER GOD .BUT I KNOW YOU LOVE HER BEST!PLEASE OH GOD STRENGTH HER FAMILY ESPICALLY HER HUSBAND WHO'S ONLY HAD A SHORT TIME WITH HER.MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL

To the Washington & Richardson Family
I am going to miss my friend! I am so sad today, but we can not control God's will. Family, be strong and know that He is our comforter. Love Always

"She had spread her wings and flown to something unknown, but she will always remain in your hearts forever." My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May you find strength and comfort in Gods words.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My condolences to the Washington Family May God Bless

My heart goes out to the Richardson and Washington family, may God be with you all in your time of sorrow.

Mildred, my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need.

To the Washington & Richardson Family,
I wish to express my deepest and heart-felt sympathy for your loss. Colesta was a beautiful person spiritually and physically. As you reflect on your fond memories, I pray you will find comfort and peace. As I prayed with her, I always told her how blessed I am that God found favor in me to bring her into my life; for that I am eternally grateful. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community; but all that knew her knows she was truly a child of God.

Our sincere Condolences To The Richardson-Washington Family:

Cast all your cares upon him, for he careth much. He is your "comforter". Let go and let God have his way. He makes no mistakes, he only calls the best, Colesta answered and he took her home to rest. Our prayers are with your family during this differcult time of bereavement. Trust him and be bless!