LeAnn Michelle Richardson

September 1, 1961 - August 25, 2021

LeAnn Michelle Richardson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Aug. 25, 2021 in Tyler. LeAnn was born Sept. 1, 1961 in Ennis, TX to John Lawrence and Sandra Ann Smith, both of whom preceded her in death along with her husband, Michael Ray Richardson. LeAnn graduated Seagoville High School in 1979. Her first career was as an accountant for a small printing company. After many years with the company, she went back to school and attended Texas A&M Commerce. She received her Bachelors degree in Education from TAMU and then her Masters degree from Lamar University. LeAnn taught at Mesquite ISD and Rockwall ISD. When not helping young adults on the campus, LeAnn loved to travel with family and friends especially when she could go scuba diving in the oceans that she loved so much. LeAnn is survived by her daughter, Kelly Dyer and husband, Ross, of Whitehouse, TX; son, Shane Richardson and wife, Ashley of Wills Point, TX; grandchildren: Sydnee Dyer, Lexi Richardson, Raylan Dyer, and Hadlee Richardson; sisters, Terri Perry, Cherie Williams and husband, Cass; Brandi Smith; brother, David Smith as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A gathering of friends and family will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel where her friends may come and go as they share stories and memories of LeAnn.