Mrs. Carolyn Gaynelle Weiss Richardson, of Onancock, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 18, 2025.
Born in Lynchburg on April 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Henry William Weiss and the late Olga Gaynelle Brown Weiss.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, Robert (Bob) A. Richardson. Carolyn and her husband enjoyed making lots of memories with many close friends, traveling the country by GoldWing, camping, and attending local plays and dinners.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Chris Woodall, of Concord, Brian Woodall and wife, Shannon, of Greenville, N.C., Laura Woodall, of Smithfield, and stepdaughter, Deanna L. Richardson, of Belle Haven; seven grandchildren, Leanna Pusey and husband, Trever, Meredith Holmgren and husband, Eric, Noah Woodall, Dean Richardson, Emily Killmon, Abigail Killmon, and Patrick Woodall; five great-grandchildren; two nieces, one nephew, four great-nieces, and one great-nephew. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Henry Weiss and his wife, Kristin, of Houston, Texas.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Michael Conrad Weiss.
Carolyn graduated from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg in 1966 and from Longwood College in 1967.
She was a devoted Christian and member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Exmore, where many friends became beloved extended family.
Carolyn worked for 36 years as a paralegal for The Honorable W. Revell Lewis III and John P. Custis, Esquire. She loved singing in choirs, serving in church, gardening, and helping others. Carolyn was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
A special thank-you to Dr. Laura Kerbin and the team members at Riverside Shore Cancer Center in Onancock for their gracious care and compassion.
Carolyn’s family will gather privately to celebrate her life. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 488, Exmore, VA 23350 or to Riverside Shore Cancer Center, P.O. Box 430, Onancock, VA 23417.
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Arrangements are by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.
