Araminta Richardson
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Araminta Richardson
93, a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, and former resident of Cane Hill, Arkansas, passed away June 2, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born September 27, 1912 at Pecan Gap, Texas, the daughter of Davis and Mittie Ross Richardson.
She was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church, and an American Legion Post member in Lincoln, Arkansas. Araminta served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Pharmacists Mate 2nd Class in Charleston, South Carolina, where she was an X-Ray technician and developed a life long interest in photography. She taught piano, organ and voice throughout Northwest Arkansas for many years. Araminta lived in Bentonville and Cane Hill, Arkansas were she was instrumental in founding the Cane Hill Pioneer Days and the Cane Hill College Museum. She received her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Music from SMU.
She was preceded in death by five brothers Charles, Harold, Davis, Allen, and Otis Richardson, three sisters Clara, Ruth, and Laureen, and three infant siblings.
Survivors include one sister Mary Tindall of Texas; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and countless students and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Monday June 5, 2006-10:00 A.M. at the Farmington Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas, with Preston Beeks officiating, burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Cane Hill Cemetery at 18136 Cane Hill WC 440 Cane Hill, Arkansas 72717 or the Cane Hill College Museum at 15398 S. Hwy 45 Cane Hill, Arkansas 72717.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
93, a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, and former resident of Cane Hill, Arkansas, passed away June 2, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born September 27, 1912 at Pecan Gap, Texas, the daughter of Davis and Mittie Ross Richardson.
She was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church, and an American Legion Post member in Lincoln, Arkansas. Araminta served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Pharmacists Mate 2nd Class in Charleston, South Carolina, where she was an X-Ray technician and developed a life long interest in photography. She taught piano, organ and voice throughout Northwest Arkansas for many years. Araminta lived in Bentonville and Cane Hill, Arkansas were she was instrumental in founding the Cane Hill Pioneer Days and the Cane Hill College Museum. She received her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Music from SMU.
She was preceded in death by five brothers Charles, Harold, Davis, Allen, and Otis Richardson, three sisters Clara, Ruth, and Laureen, and three infant siblings.
Survivors include one sister Mary Tindall of Texas; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and countless students and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Monday June 5, 2006-10:00 A.M. at the Farmington Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas, with Preston Beeks officiating, burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Cane Hill Cemetery at 18136 Cane Hill WC 440 Cane Hill, Arkansas 72717 or the Cane Hill College Museum at 15398 S. Hwy 45 Cane Hill, Arkansas 72717.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Farmington Baptist Church - Farmington, Arkansas
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Sep 27, 1912
Jun 1, 2006
93
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Tributes
My memories of Miss Richardson are filled with good times at the piano, stories about life's experiences, and a solid reinforcement of Christian values. My music is an integral part of my life (in my 29th year as pianist for First Baptist Church-Bentonville) and I owe so much gratitude and respect to Miss Richardson for never giving up on me and investing in me as she did. Heaven became even richer on Friday, June 2, 2006.
Mark Bever - Friend/former Piano Student
She was a close friend of the Kirks and their family.
J.d. And Maebelle Kirk&donna Higginbotham - Very Close Friend
My mother failed to mention that Araminta was my Godmother and I had piano and voice lessons from her. That was when I was a teenager.
Donna
Donna Higginbotham - Good Friend
My Uncle,Louis Otis Hester and I Joan Summers were students at Cane Hill School .She was our first teacher. We remember her well .
Joan Summers-Dyess - Former Student
I was a student of Araminta's for 5 years - through high school. Ten years later my daughter, who was 5 at the time started taking lessons from Araminta.
Araminta was a great wonderful lady who cared very much for her students.
Linda Archer Marple - Former Student
Miss Richardson was a wonderful person who loved to teach music. She had the best interests of her students in her heart. The world is a brighter, happier place because she passed our way. We are the better for it.
Alvin Herrington - Piano Student
I enjoyed getting to know Arimenta over the last few years here at the VA. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Christina Minden - Friend Of Rob Richardson
Miss Richardson was my dear piano teacher. I have very fond memories of her. She will be dearly missed.
Susan Pridemore Box - Piano Student
Miss Richardson was such a special lady. I was a piano student of hers from 1977 through 1984. I appreciate so much all that she taught me. Not only did she teach me to play the piano, but she taught me the importance of perserverance, practice, dedication, and being a "young lady". She held me to high standards and believed in me. I am so thankful for having such a precious, Christian influence in my life. I'm grateful for the gift she gave and will remember her always.
Michele Bahn Hoyt - Piano Student
Loved Araminta dearly. When she was 63 years old, she drove all the way from Cane Hill Ar. to Abilene, Tx. to play piano at my wedding almost 30 years ago! So glad to get to meet Rob and reaquaint with other relatives. It was like a treasure hunt for beautiful souls. The service was beautiful and the photos are priceless. Thank you Rob for loving my precious Aunt.
Merle Petersen - Niece
Araminta was the greatest - she touched so many lifes. May God bless all her family and friends.
Gaylene Bartholomew Deere - Piano Student
ARAMINTA WAS A JOY TO TAKE CARE OF. WE BECAME VERY FOND OF HER. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Betty Derrick - Nurse From 1-E Va Medical Center
MS.ARAMINTA WILL BE MISSED SO VERY MUCH. I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HER.
Maple Pearsom - Cna North Little Rock Va
Thank you for being such a good piano teacher. And sorry about your loss.
Cathy Bond - Old Piano Student
SHE WILL BE MISSED I USE TO LOVE
TO CUTT HER HAIR, SHE WOULD LOOK
SO PRETTY. SHE LIVED A BEAUTIFUL
LIFE HERE. AND MAY THE FAMILY HAVE PEACE, JOY MOST OF ALL REMEMBER THE LOVE SHE SHOW.
Joycelyn Boykin - She Was My Pt.
May God continue to bless each of you during the loss of your love one.
Mahalia L. Stephens - Caregiver
I am very sorry for your loss. Ms Richardson was my piano teacher at Pea Ridge, AR during the late 70's. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mary Grace (mariano) King - Ms Richardson Was My Piano Teacher
We have heard nothing by the very best about Ms. Richardson. People from as far away a Huntsville have spoken about her to us. We purchased her home in Canehill about four years ago, and to this day the house is Araminta's house. We would have it no other way, and though we attempted to reach her over the last few years we were unable to contact her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and we feel her loss though we never had the pleasure of her joy.
Love and prayers.
Angel And Cody Smith
I have often thought of Ms. Richardson and thanks to her, after several years of taking lessons, I still sit down and play tunes I learned from her keeping after me to practice!
My sympathy to Ms. Richardson's family.
Isabella (benefiel) Guckel - Old Piano Student (1954-?) Huntsville
I took piano from Miss Richardson for 6 years, from 6th grade until I finished high school. She was more than just a piano teacher to me. She was my friend, encourager, and advisor. I am now a gynecologic surgeon, and though I don't play the piano much anymore (not enough time to practice makes it frustrating), I credit her with much of my success in surgery, as the same coordination and concentration are necessary.
She was a great lady, and I will miss her much.
Rachel Smith Gibbs - Friend/former Student
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Farmington Baptist Church - Farmington, Arkansas
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Sep 27, 1912
Jun 1, 2006
93
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