Mission Update: Volunteer gives years of service

Anna Richardson Recognized for Years of Faithful Service

      Anna Richardson is amazing in a number of ways.  For starters, she has lived in the same house for over seventy years.  No one could rightfully accuse Ms. Richardson of being a wandering nomad!  But more remarkable is that this eighty-six year old saint still makes time for helping those in need.  Anna Richardson has been a faithful Wayside Christian Mission volunteer for more years than she can remember!  Recently, she was recognized for her many years of service at the Mission's Hotel Louisville.  When asked about her long years of volunteer service, she spoke of her joy in "being able to serve people who are hungry and cold."  A member of Harrods Creek Baptist Church were her son, the Rev. Jess Brooks, is an associate pastor, Ms. Richardson sees that her church's kitchen is as clean and spotless as the kitchen in her own home.  For the record, her friends rave about her legendary sour cream cake!  Besides her son, Ms. Richardson has been blessed with three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  When asked if she spoiled them, she replied, "Not too much!"  Accompanying Ms. Richardson at the celebration were Ella Eaves, Vernice Brooks, William Woodard, Joyce Stover, and Barbara Bishop.  Wayside Christian Mission is truly grateful to Anna Richardson for her many long years of service to the homeless!