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Evangelist Cathy Richardson

  • July 23, 1955 - January 9, 2012
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“Mommy - today is the 4th month anniversary of your leaving this earth. I miss you so much. Your death has taught me so much. We take people for...Read More » ”
1 of 35 | Posted by: MsBillion DollaBailey - New York, NY

“Mom, I almost forgot to leave you a rose.. I know how special flowers made you feel....Love you mommy - eternally.. Oh and thank you for the...Read More » ”
2 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid - NY, NY - Daughter

“Hi Mom... I know you've probably had a full day - watching over the six of us. I just wanted to take a moment out of the day and let you know I...Read More » ”
3 of 35 | Posted by: MsBillion DollaBailey - NY, NY

“Message to Chenaid, I worked with your mother on occasion when I was pulled onto her floor to work. Your mom was a very SPECIAL lady. We were not...Read More » ”
4 of 35 | Posted by: Concerned - Paterson, NJ

“Mom...I keep coming back to write to you..half hoping somehow you can see this..half hoping that your death is all still a bad dream and maybe I'll...Read More » ”
5 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid - NY

“Hi Mommy - I just wanted to let you know you are forever on my mind and in my heart..I love you and I miss you - I can not wait to see you again in...Read More » ”
6 of 35 | Posted by: chanaid - NY

“Hi Mommy...I just wanted to stop in and say hello...I love and I miss you...at some point I felt like I could not go one without you..but this world...Read More » ”
7 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid - Bronx, NY

“Does the soul wear the body like clothes? Are we mandated to change once the clothes become old? And what of those clothes that become damaged -...Read More » ”
8 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid - Bronx, NY

“I love you ma, an I miss you soooooo much I can't stop thinking of you , just no that your kids my (brothers an sisters )will be ok I am the strong...Read More » ”
9 of 35 | Posted by: Shameless - Bronx, NY

“I love you ma, an I miss you soooooo much I can't stop thinking of you , just no that your kids my (brothers an sisters )will be ok I am the strong...Read More » ”
10 of 35 | Posted by: Shameless - Bronx, NY

“I love you ma, an I miss you soooooo much I can't stop thinking of you , just no that your kids my (brothers an sisters )will be ok I am the strong...Read More » ”
11 of 35 | Posted by: Shameless - Bronx, NY

“Mommy.. I have to keep coming back to tell you how much I love you and miss you..its still very very hard to believe that you arent here..I keep...Read More » ”
12 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid - Bronx, NY

“I remember growing up on East 23rd St. We lived just 2 doors down from the Richardson family. We attended the same church. We we're always together....Read More » ”
13 of 35 | Posted by: Elder Corey L. Teague - Paterson, NJ

“I remember Evang. Richardson so well when I joined Greater Highway church in Paterson in 1996. She is a wonderful Saint of God. We would Praise the...Read More » ”
14 of 35 | Posted by: Ricky Richardson - Gaffney, SC

“I THANK GOD FOR BLESSING ME WITH SUCH A WONDERFULLY MOTHER ,I WISH I WOULD OF SPENT ALOT MORE TIME WITH HER I NEVER EXPECTED THIS TO HAPPEN, MY...Read More » ”
15 of 35 | Posted by: shamel bailey - bronx, NY

“So very sorry for your loss. With each passing day, the family will continue being in my prayers. Words do an injustice in explaining how much your...Read More » ”
16 of 35 | Posted by: cardine - lakehurst , NJ

“Mommy, I still can not believe you are gone. I keep picking up the phone to call you. I keep waiting for you to call me. I love you more than...Read More » ”
17 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid Bailey - Bronx, NY

“I just saw this. I am deeply sadden by Cathy's death. She took care of me as a patient in Barnert Hospital., as well as I took care of her with...Read More » ”
18 of 35 | Posted by: Patricia S. Thompson - paterson, NJ

“Cathy, May God Bless you in heaven with your beloved Mother, Mary. May you rest in Peace with the Lord. You will be truly missed. Willa...Read More » ”
19 of 35 | Posted by: willa scott - freeport, NY

“You were an amazing woman..always joking and smiling..and batting your beautiful eyes..unique..humble..stylish..loving..we love you..you were a...Read More » ”
20 of 35 | Posted by: Chanaid Bailey - Bronx, NY

“MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. MAY U ALL FIND STRENGTH IN THE LORD IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. ”
21 of 35 | Posted by: Chris wright - paterson, NJ

“cathy will be saddly miss, friend from barnert hospital moultrie,henriques family.... ”
22 of 35 | Posted by: elizabeth moultrie - paterson, NJ

“CHARLES AND FAM I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST......SHE WAS THE SWEETEST PERSON I KNEW........SHE CRACKED ME UP PLEADING THE BLOOD OF JESUS ON ANYBODY...Read More » ”
23 of 35 | Posted by: THERESA CREECH - PATERSON, NJ

“Ricardson Family,You Have Our Deepest Sympathy For The Lost of Your Loved One.Put Your Hand In Gods Hand And Keep On Praising Him He Knows What He is...Read More » ”
24 of 35 | Posted by: Kennedy&Wright - Lodi, NJ

“I had no idea she was swept away from us, she took care of my mom while in st. joseph's hospital. She was caring , loving, and always wore a smile on...Read More » ”
25 of 35 | Posted by: adrain champion - Paterson, NJ

“Sending my condolences and prayers to the family. ”
26 of 35 | Posted by: Kristi - Paterson, NJ

“may god be with you and your family iam so sorry for your loss cathy was such a sweet heart we use to sit down and have lunch together at work. she...Read More » ”
27 of 35 | Posted by: marie - paterson, NJ

“Melvin and family,may God grant you all, much needed strngth to get throught this difficult time in your life. ”
28 of 35 | Posted by: Tommie - Ellenwood, GA

“Melvin and family,may God grant you all, much needed strngth to get throught this difficult time in your life. ”
29 of 35 | Posted by: Tommie - Ellenwood, GA

“Our deepest sympathy to the family, we are so sorry for your loss. We didnt know her personally but heard so many good thing about her from other...Read More » ”
30 of 35 | Posted by: Maria Carter - Paterson, NJ

“OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY . WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.MAY GOD'S INNER PEACE AND UNFAILING LOVE BE YOUR STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. SINCERELY, ...Read More » ”
31 of 35 | Posted by: NAT AND MARIE WATSON - ROOSEVELT, NY

“OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY . WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.MAY GOD'S INNER PEACE AND UNFAILING LOVE BE YOUR STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. SINCERELY, ...Read More » ”
32 of 35 | Posted by: NAT AND MARIE WATSON - ROOSEVELT, NY

“OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY . WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.MAY GOD'S INNER PEACE AND UNFAILING LOVE BE YOUR STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. SINCERELY, ...Read More » ”
33 of 35 | Posted by: NAT AND MARIE WATSON - ROOSEVELT, NY

“OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY . WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.MAY GOD'S INNER PEACE AND UNFAILING LOVE BE YOUR STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. SINCERELY, ...Read More » ”
34 of 35 | Posted by: NAT AND MARIE WATSON - ROOSEVELT, NY

“I would like to send my deepest and heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family,friends,coworkers. A very special angel taken to soon. ”
35 of 35 | Posted by: Beverly Ames-Ali - Paterson, NJ


During the early morning of January 9th 2012 God extended his arms and opened heaven's door to welcome home Evangelist Cathy Bailey-Richardson. He saw that she fought the good fight of faith and decided that she had completed her assignment here on this earth. Our dear and very special Cathy was born July 23rd 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Christopher Columbus Bailey, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Marsh English. Cathy was one of eight children born to this union. While primarily raised in Brooklyn, NY, Cathy moved to the borough of Bronx in the mid-seventies and called it home until the early 1980's. As a doting mother, she was in search of a better life so she moved herself and then broad of three children to NJ. As a strong loving and independent single mother, she knew that in order to provide proper guidance and direction to her children it was mandatory to provide them with an opportunity to know God. She gave her life over to Christ in 1981 and remained an active soldier who was not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. She would not hesitate to tell you about the goodness of her lord. She praised him and thanked him even when faced with trials and tribulations because she always said it was a part of learning and growing in Christ because in the end "She would have the Victory". Our beautiful mother truly was rooted and grounded in Christ and kept him in her heart constantly. Evangelist Richardson was naturally a loving and nurturing spirit and it was those traits that would lead her into the Patient Care field. Almost as if part of a master plan it was not an uncommon occurrence to find Evangelist Richardson taking her personal time praying for the sick and afflicted. She would pray for strangers as though they were of her own flesh and blood Cathy assisted many Pastors here within the tri-state area. Cathy was stunningly beautiful and there is much debate on whether she was more beautiful on the inside or out. It was that beauty that caught the eye of Elder Melvin Richardson. Melvin and Cathy were married February 13, 1989 and three more children were added to the family through that union. Cathy loved to write. You would often find her seated at the table penning songs, poems, or just jotting down thoughts. She also loved to knit and every Christmas or irthday we, her children were sure to receive a hat and scarf knitted with love. Waiting to reunite with her in heaven are her Parents and a brother William "Bill" Bailey. Cathy Leaves to cherish her memories: a Husband Elder Melvin Richardson, two daughters: Chanaid Bailey ( NY) and Cathy Canise Richardson ( NJ), Four sons, Shamel Bailey (NY) Charles Vidal Bailey, Melvin Maurice Richardson and Nathaniel Nigel Richardson ( All of New Jersey) Grand Children Shamel Bailey, Erroll Bailey Thomas, Anisah Bailey, Charles Bailey Jr and Priya Dream Davis- Richardson, two sisters; Cynthia and Grace Bailey. four brothers; Christopher, George and Darnell Bailey, John Gilbert White and one adopted brother Pastor Monroe Gilbert, one adopted sister, Shirlene White, Her Spiritual Father Bishop Liston Page, Sr. along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and wonderful friends.