Mary Margaret Richardson House

Mary Margaret Richardson House of Versailles, KY passed away Thursday, June 25th after a brief illness. Mary Margaret was a lifelong home maker in every sense of the word. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on July 3, 1939 in Versailles, Kentucky, Mary Margaret was a graduate of Versailles High School. She was a faithful member of the Versailles Baptist church. Mary Margaret was loyal; always taking cautious care of anyone or anything entrusted in her care. This included her children and their friends, her grandchildren, and her grand dogs. She was a great cook and very thoughtful. No birthday or holiday escaped without her sending handwritten notes with her perfect penmanship to friends and family. These special notes will be cherished and missed along with her homemade dumplings, chili, and chocolate cake. Mary Margaret is survived by her husband of 56 years Phillip House of Versailles, her sons Kevin (Tammy) of Fort Myers, FL, and Greg (Jennifer) of Lexington, her daughter Lisa (Rocky) Padgett of Versailles, grandsons Will Padgett of Versailles, and Davis House of Lexington, and her namesake and granddaughter Edie Margaret House of Lexington. Additionally, she is survived by her sister and best friend JoAnn Leigh of Versailles and sisters-in-law Barbara Richardson, Maxine Gilkison of Versailles, Martha House of Owensboro, a devoted caregiver Evelyn Wilder of Versailles, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Mary Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Josephine Richardson. She was also preceded in death by siblings and their spouses Carl (Margaret) Richardson, Katherine (Harold) Lee, Clayton (Jane) Richardson, Clarence Jr. (Ruby) Richardson, Betty (Junior) Hagan and Paul Richardson. She was also preceded in death by her in laws Elwood and Roberta House and a brother-in-law David House of Midway along with some other special family members. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021 at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill, in Versailles, followed by burial at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Kevin House, Greg House, Rocky Padgett, Will Padgett, Davis House, Edie Margaret House and Brad Carmickle. Honorary Pallbearers will be all the devoted caregivers that loved and cared for her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice) or Versailles Baptist Church.