Norma Richardson

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Norma Lee (Longman) Richardson age 92, of Neosho, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

She was born in Logan, Iowa to Wallace and Esther (Dungan) Longman on April 6, 1929. Norma graduated from Logan High School in 1947. Shortly after high school, she made the move to Granby, Mo. She was a resident of the Granby and Neosho area for the past 70 years.

Norma worked as seamstress for the Granby Garment Factory, and for La-Z-Boy. She retired from La-Z-Boy Boy in 1982. She will be remembered for being hard working. Norma loved to paint and spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Wallace Longman, and Esther Longman, a brother, Robert Longman, and a sister, Jenelle Frette.

She leaves behind her daughter, Teresa Lynch and husband Bill of Neosho, brother, Max Longman of Joplin, sister, Jimmie Lou McKellips of Tulsa, Ok., grandsons, Nick Bussey of Neosho, TR Bussey of Neosho, great-grandchildren, Dylan Bussey of Neosho, Bentlee Farley of Neosho; along with several friends whom she treasured dearly.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Diamond Cemetery. The family will receive friends during the visitation on Friday from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Mason-Woodard Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory Joplin, Missouri.