NEDRAN A. RICHARDSON

June 6, 1964 - Aug. 18, 2008
SOUTH BEND - Nedran A. "Porky" Richardson, 44, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX. Porky was born on June 6, 1964, the daughter of Patricia Ann Thompson-Traylor.

Porky was a 1982 graduate of Washington High School in South Bend, IN.

After graduation, Porky attended Central Texas College "CTC" in Killeen, TX. She remained in Texas until her untimely passing. Porky leaves to cherish her LOVING memory her son De' Antonio Richardson-Brown; three sisters, Jewel Thompson-Potter of Cedar Park, TX, Peggy (Joseph) Brown-Merriweather of Clarkesville, TN, and a baby sister, Tonya "Peanut" (Will) Traylor of South Bend, IN. She also leaves behind a godsister, Diane Cotton, and godparents, Willa Cotton and M.C. Cotton of South Bend, IN. She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Patricia Ann Thompson-Traylor, and a special aunt, Gloria Saunders.

"Farewell to my Sister" Hey Sis, I guess it was time for you to go. God knew best, but that doesn't make it any easier on me, even though I know you are in Heaven now. "Gone too soon," well, that is an understatement! I already miss our nightly talks. Sometimes just "I love you" and wanting reassurance that we were here for each other was all we needed. This hurts bad Sis. What am I going to do? In a way, you tried to tell me that you were leaving, but you know I wanted this sister-ship to last forever. They say time heals all wounds; well, I want to tell the world that there isn't enough time to heal this wound. I feel SO angry and alone. I need you like nobody's business! Girl, you are my EVERYTHING!!! All you have done for me will never be forgotten. Porky, I hurt SO much. I need you and most importantly, I LOVE you! I know I should be encouraged no matter what's going on. I know "trouble don't last always." I am going to continue to spread the love you instilled in me. I know you're alright now. I know there is no pain. You ARE love and I want you back here with me to talk, to laugh, to cry together or just to hear you say you love me. I know that it seems selfish, but that really isn't the case. This hurts deep, deep down in my heart and soul. Please come around, I promise I won't tell a soul. It will be our secret. Sis, I won't say this is over, because I know there is more to this than we will ever know. I know you're watching over us (Jewell, Peggy and I). You know what the song says, "There's a piece of me who leaves when you're gone, because you are sent from Heaven"... I "never would've made it".... Alicia Keys sings it the best...."Love me like you'll never see me again".... We always did. Until we see each other again, all my hugs and kisses. Love, Your Peanut a.k.a "Baby Sister" 

"A Life Celebration Funeral Home" in Austin, TX, has been entrusted with Porky's arrangements. Funeral services for Porky will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 25, 2008.

05/14/2023 EJS

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