Fayona M. Richeson

Fayona M. (Wagers) Richeson, age 95, a long-time resident of Smithville, passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2014 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster.Services will be Saturday, 3:00 p.m., February 8th at Wooster Grace Church, with her son, Pastor Larry E. Richeson and Pastor Randy Mumaw officiating. The family will greet friends for a comfort meal prepared by the church following services. A private family interment will take place following the meal at East Side Cemetery in Fredericksburg. Visitation will be 2 hours ( 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) prior to services at the church. Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., Wooster is privileged with serving the family. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or email: tgi@gideons.org. Words of condolences may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com. Fayona was born on December 3, 1918 on the family farm in Holmes County to Odos and Holice ((Nitzsche) Wagers. She married Russell J. Richeson of 52 years, on March 14, 1940 in Fredericksburg. He passed away on September 17, 1992. While in her earlier years during high school, she played the violin and basketball and was involved in Drama Class. She was a 60 plus year member of Grace Brethren Church and was very involved with the church which included; the W.M.C., Sunday School, Bible School and nursery school teacher with the 2 year old children for over 30 years. She also sang in the church choir and loved playing the piano in Sunday School. She previously worked at the A.C.D.C. (Apple Creek Developmental Center) as a nursing attendant and also with the former Alite Co. She was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord Jesus Christ who read the bible and prayed daily. She loved gardening, cooking spending time with friends, family and especially attending her grandchildren s sporting events. She is survived by her children, Pastor Larry (Norma) Richeson of Kokomo, IN., Carol (Stanley) Zook of Gilbert, AZ., Shirley (Ken) Bixler, of Holmesville and Linda (Daryl) Blanchard; Grandchildren, Melissa Reidenbach, Kevin Bixler, Keri and Brian Zook, Michelle Petrey, Russell Richeson, Christine Jones, Ryan and Robby Blanchard; 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. A brother, Robert Wagers of Cochocton and sister-in-law, Ruth Sands of Fredericksburg; Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Al Wagers and a sister,Eva Wirt.

Fayona M. Richeson

December 3, 1918 - February 1, 2014