Barbara Ellen Richardson

Barbara Ellen Richardson, age 84, of Milford, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:36 pm at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1939 the daughter of Verl A. and Irene F. (May) Zartman in Milford, Indiana. On August 31, 1958, she married Wayne Richardson.

Barbara owned and operated Richardson Realty and JW’s Drive In, both in Milford for many years. She was a volunteer EMT with Milford EMS and a member of the Christian Church of Milford. Barbara loved to cook and prepared many funeral dinners at the church. She was especially known for her peanut butter pie.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne Richardson of Milford; three sisters, Judith Gilland of Milford, Jennie (Don) Blodgett of Warsaw, and Nona Bliton of Warsaw; children, Kathy Veach of Milford, John (Deb) Richardson of Goshen, and Terry Richardson of Florida; four grandchildren, Jonathan Shaw of Milford, Justin Carpenter of Indianapolis, Amanda (Jerry) Anacleto of Milford, and Jonathon Richardson of Muncie; eleven great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Bentley, Lukas, Mariella, Alejandro, John, Jaxon, Sofia, Austin, Rylee, and Wyatt; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Nancy (Jack) Linville and Betty (Bernie) Cannon.

A funeral service will be held in Barbara’s honor on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12 noon at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542. Pastor Steve Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at Milford Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Christian Church of Milford, 201 N Henry St, Milford, IN 46542.