May 13, 1929 – November 9, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Verne Richardson, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, in Stockton, California, at the age of 96.
Verne was born on May 13, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey, and made Stockton her home for the past 65 years. She built a beautiful life here with her husband, Bill Richardson, who she now joins in heaven after 20 years apart. She was also preceded in death by her son, Alan Richardson, whose memory she carried close to her heart every single day.
She leaves behind her loving daughters, Linda Johnson and her husband Danny of Linden, and Cheryl Quilantang of Stockton; her cherished grandchildren Nick Quilantang, Jason Quilantang, Shannon Gale, and Matthew Johnson; and seven wonderful great-grandchildren who filled her heart with pride and joy.
Verne loved her family and friends deeply. If you sat down next to her, you were in for a good chat and probably a few laughs. She was a lifelong Oakland A’s fan, cheering her team through every season with unwavering loyalty. She found joy and peace in her garden, tending to her flowers and making things grow. She adored all things cats, never missed a nail appointment, and carried herself with a little sparkle wherever she went.
SERVICES
A celebration of Verne’s life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Central Church of Christ in Stockton, California, where she was a devoted member for many years. Lunch will be served at the church immediately following the service. A private burial will take place afterward at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi.
If you’d like to honor Verne’s memory, she would have loved for you to make a donation to Central Church of Christ in Stockton. For those who prefer a more traditional gesture, flowers may be sent to Cherokee Memorial.
Verne lived her life with love, laughter, and faith — always making time for her family, her friends, and a little bit of baseball. She will be missed more than words can say, but her warmth and spirit will stay with us forever.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to be serving the family of Verne Richardson.