FAIRHOPE, AL Bessie Marie Richardson, age 90, born in Bayou La Batre, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene S. Richardson and daughter Mabel Ann Joullian. Marie is survived by two daughters, Linda Darden (Leonard) of Carriere, MS, Mary Stickney of Summerville, SC, six step children, Walter E. Richardson of Irvington, AL, Martha Irene Gazziere of Bayou La Batre, AL, Francis P. Richardson (Mary) of Slidell, LA, Wilhelmenia Todd (Paul) of Fairhope, AL, Glenn Richardson (Judy) of Breaux Bridge, LA, Bruce Wayne Richardson of Deridder, LA, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, two sisters, Angelita Kroner of Theodore, AL, Blanche Bush of Augusta, GA, brother, Walter E. Persons of Bay Minette, AL, other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at Colony Cemetery in Fairhope, AL, on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, 300 South Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775