Annie Sapp Richardson

Annie Laurie Robinson - Sapp - Richardson, was born in Barnswell, South Carolina on December 7, 1941. From there she and her family relocated to Delray Beach, Florida where she attended Cover High School. She later met Melvin Sapp (Deceased) in 1958 and got married and moved to Pompano Beach, Florida. During the marriage she gave birth to four beautiful children. Upon Melvin Sapp demise in September 1995, she late on met and married in 2003 Reverend Clarence Jones Richardson, Sr. (deceased). Annie was a very active member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church located in Pompano Beach, Florida where she served as an Usher on the Usher Board, Women’s Ministry, Church Choir, Minister Wives Club, Mission Society, the Food Pantry committee and served on the Trustee Board. She also served as an Eastern Star member. During her working career she worked at Bonded Rental Agency as a realtor clerk. The she worked at Sanders Park Elementary School as a teacher assistant, Secretary and on the PTA Board for many years. She later transferred to Fort Lauderdale High School and worked for many years. She later went to pursue her nursing career by attending college at night. She received her Nursing Certificate from Career City College, after retiring from Fort Lauderdale High School, she began her working career at Broward Health for several years. Annie was a big supporter of her neighborhood and participated in the Liberty Park Community Association. She was a founding member, treasurer, secretary and Parliamentarian. She later moved to Columbus, South Carolina where she remained until being called home on February 19, 2024. Annie is preceded in death by sister: Louise Griffin; brothers: J.C. Robinson, Milledge Robinson, Calvin Robinson and Willie Dean Robinson; stepdaughter: Barbara Jean Sapp; and stepson: Timothy Sapp. She is survived by her children son: Credic Sapp (Ann) of Pompano Beach, FL, daughters: Cynthia Renee Roberts (Samuel) of Columbus, South Carolina, Gloria Sapp of Cleveland, Ohio, Gail Simpson (Darryl) of Pompano Beach, Florida. Annie legacy will forever live in the heart of her 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and her 4 great-great grandchildren.

Annie Sapp Richardson

December 7, 1941 - February 19, 2024