BETTY JO RICHARDSONA precious wife and mother, Betty Jo Richardson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 10, 2009. She was in her home resting quietly. Her memory will be dearly cherished and she'll be missed tremendously.Betty Jo was born on March 12, 1926 in Ft McKavett, Texas. She was the daughter of Melvyn and Jim Burleson. Early childhood days were spent on a ranch in Sanderson and at age five she moved with her family to Sheffield.As a youngster, she enjoyed her childhood with a younger brother, Johnny Burleson (resident of San Angelo) and two sisters who preceded her in death, Margie Winkler and Dorothy Martin. Betty often mentioned the fun she had as a high school student playing volleyball and how she made sure her brother Johnny learned to ride a bike.Betty married Fred Richardson on August 25, 1946 in Imperial. They've enjoyed living in Midland for fifty-three years. Fred worked for Mobil Oil Company until retirement and Betty spent her days taking care of their three children, Scott Richardson (Midland), Sharla Kratky (Houston) and Shelia Claiborne (Midland). Mother was gifted at cooking and sewing and also graduated from beauty school, which gave her great pleasure.As a younger mother, Mom enjoyed teaching Sunday School at Wilshire Park Baptist Church. She was a member of Alamo Heights Baptist Church. Being faced with many challenges and illnesses did not keep Mother from having a wonderful sense of humor. She was an inspiration to many people and her faith always got her through the trials she faced.Mother's love will continue through her three children, five grandsons, granddaughter (Cari Garner) and seven great grandchildren. We are grateful for her tender care and deeply appreciate the love, concern and care that Dad provided her during her last days.Services will be held at Alamo Heights Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 14th. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 13 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland.Pallbearers are Jack Richardson, Todd Garner and her grandsons–Brandon Kratky, Brent Kratky, Brian Kratky, Cheyne Ausley and David Claiborne.Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702. Our family deeply appreciates the love and concern of the Hospice Midland staff for our mom.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,