It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and nurse, Laura Weinert Richardson, age 52, resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, following a valiant battle with brain cancer.  She passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge on December 14, 2009.  Born June 22, 1957, in Chicago Illinois, Laura grew up in Oak Ridge and lived in Roane County throughout her adult life.  She received her R.N. degree from St. Mary’s Medical Center at the age of 24.  She was nurse/supervisor at National Health Care, where she was employed for ten years at the time of her diagnosis.  Laura loved caring for other people and animals, and dedicated her life to the care of others.

 

Laura is survived by her husband, Gary Richardson; her son, Brandon Scott Mills; her stepson, Michael Lee Richardson and girlfriend Kim Walters and granddaughters Ashley and Michelle Richardson of Lenoir City; parents, Julius and Lois Weinert of Tucson, AZ and formerly Oak Ridge; parents-in-law, Robert and Margaret Richardson of Harriman; sister Cheryl Weinert-Martin and Jim Martin of Tucson, AZ; brother Mark Weinert of Oak Ridge; sister Julie Weinert-Davey and Joe Davey of Tucson, AZ and formerly Oak Ridge; niece and nephew Connor and Caitlin Davey of Tucson, AZ; brother-in-law Robert D. Richardson, Sr. and girlfriend Tricia Archey of Rockwood; sister-in-law, Nona Clark of Harriman, as well as uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

 

Laura loved the outdoors and spending time outside in East Tennessee.  Her favorite pastimes were horseback riding, swimming, four wheeling, gardening, caring for her dogs and horses and entertaining friends and family.

 

Funeral services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. 

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Guestbook Entries

My dear Laura, we had so much fun together in highschool and were lucky enough to get to spend some time together when I moved back to Tenn. for a couple of years.  We never got to spend enough time though.  Maybe we can keep each other out or trouble in heaven when I come to visit you there.  I am now fighting the same thing you were fighting, just another form or cancer.  Melonoma in the lung that traveled to the brain.  I have been in contact with your lovely son Brandon and your lovely husband Gary.  They both educated me in a loving way as to what you actually went through.  I didn't do enough when you were alive. I will promise you that I will keep in touch with Brandon.  I want him to come visit us in Tahoe and will find a way to get him here when I recover.  I am as stubborn as you and we both put up a fight for our lives. Too bad Dad didn't find a cure in all the years he worked at the lab.....
I think about you everyday and pray that you are having the time of your life in heaven with all of your animals and friends by your side. Miss you!!!
Love,
Peggy Mead-Mausshardt (Incline Village, NV)

A great friend for many years.Now enjoy life with our saviour Christ the Lord.You are greatly missed.
Robert Henley and family (Harriman, TN)

a great friend for many years may you rest in peace with the blessed saviour you are greatly missed
robert&phyllis henley (Harriman, TN)

Hollie Beason (Harriman, TN)

Robert "Dan" Richardson, Sr (Rockwood, TN)

Tricia Archey (Rockwood, TN)

Laura was a wonderful, caring, giving wife, mother, and nurse.  We all miss her terribly.
Rhonda Watson (Rockwood, TN)

I will always keep Laura in my memories, and I will always remember the little lessons that she taught me. She was a beautiful woman.
I love you, Laura!!
Alisha Smithers (Harriman, TN)

 We all loved you so much. That old mountain will never be the same without your beautiful face.
Emily Paul (Oak Ridge, TN)

Shawnee Casteel Rios (Morristown, TN)

To raise such an honorable son reflects on you greatly.  He has always spoken lovingly of you.  May the memories bring your family peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Stephanie Grant (Albuquerque - Kirtland AFB, NM)

We love you.
Gary Richardson (Rockwood, TN)

Love you MOM!
Brandon Mills (Rockwood, TN)

You will be missed.
Margaret & Robert Richardson (Harriman, TN)

Gabe Ladd & Family (Harriman, TN)

You will be dearly missed.  We love you.
Shelia & David Ladd (Rockwood, TN)

I knew Laura while she was in high school.  She was (and still is in my heart) a fantastic lady.  Though we lost touch during the 70s, I have not forgotten.
May God hold her husband, children, and family.  Earth's loss is heaven's gain.
My sincere sympathies.
James S. Kennedy MD (Smyrna, TN)

Tom, Tracy, Krista, Cory, Carson and Keegan Wehr
Tracy Wehr (Warrensburg, MO)

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