Laura Lee Richardson Barry, 65, of Windermere, FL, passed away from multiple myeloma on Sunday, July 30, 2017.

Born in Columbus, MS, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Glenn Burton Richardson, Sr. and Faye Williams Richardson. She was a U.S. Army veteran and a former flight attendant who loved traveling. Laura was a wonderful mother who dearly loved her daughter and best friend Jennifer. She was a dedicated teacher who was devoted to her students and earned her National Board Teaching Certification. Laura was a kind and thoughtful person and a source of joy and love for all who knew her.

She is survived by: her daughter, Jennifer Barry Weber and husband James of Windermere, FL, her newborn grandson, Wesley James Weber; her brothers, Glenn Richardson, Jr. and wife Kendra of Selma, AL, and David Richardson of Columbus, MS; sisters, Camilla Richardson of Columbus, MS, and Frances Kennedy and husband Bev of Laurens, SC; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved grand dogs, Coco and Muffin.

Graveside services will be held at 9:00 am, Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Orlando Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in her name to: The International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr. Suite 206, Hollywood, CA 91607; or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.DeGusipeFuneralHome.com .