Elisabeth

Richardson

Elisabeth Richardson, age 86, passed away October 23, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital Northside in Columbus, GA, following an extended illness. A native of Germany and daughter of the late Karl and Elisabeth Kuba, she spent her early years in Munich, Germany where she met her husband, the late Thomas O. Richardson. After they married, they relocated to the United States. Elisabeth was a loving homemaker, an excellent seamstress, and also served as a school crossing guard for 21 years.

She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Richardson, and her brother, Kurt Kuba. Her legacy continues through her surviving family: her son Kurt Richardson and his wife Jennifer; her daughter Janet West and her husband Marv of Columbus; her grandchildren Sarah, Carter, Osvaldo, and Alex; and her great-grandchildren Ryker, Kauan, Isabella, Leah, Anna, and Samuel, nephews Robert and Daryl, niece Kelli. Elisabeth is also survived by her sister, Christel Hertramph. She also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends to cherish her memory. She will be remembered for her trust in the Lord and her steadfast commitment to her family.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 5:00-7:00pm at McMullen Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home. Burial will take place after the service at Main Post Cemetery on Ft. Benning.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Arrangements entrusted to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.