Melodie Ann Richardson – September 18, 1959 – March 30, 2026

Melodie Ann Richardson, a longtime resident of Lamar, CO, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1959 to Jim and Lorene Richardson. Melodie attended kindergarten and first grade in Eads and then went to Melvin School in Lamar until the age of eighteen. At that time, she transitioned into the day and residential program at Southeastern Developmental Services. She resided there for over forty years, until the day of her passing.

Melodie was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Lorene Richardson, two brothers, Melvin Richardson (Gloria Sydney), and Marvin Richardson (Pattie) and a sister, Luella Richardson. She is survived by twin sisters, Karilyn Richardson and Marilyn Roy (John) of Colorado Springs and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as great great nieces and nephews.

Melodie had a good and happy life. She was involved in Special Olympics, participating in gymnastics. She enjoyed bowling, coloring, arts and crafts, boardgames like Yahtzee and Farkle. She loved food—especially hamburgers, French fries and pancakes. Melodie loved to fish and took many trips with her family to Nashville, South Padre Island, Disneyland and Rockies games.

Melodie will be truly missed and is now one of God’s “special” angels! The family of Melodie would like to extend a thank you and our immense gratitude to SDS for their care and support throughout the years. Also, a special thank you to the ladies at Lamar Hospice for their care and support for Melodie.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Southeastern Developmental Services and Lamar Hospice in Lamar, CO.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Eads. Burial will follow in the Eads Cemetery. Friends and family can register online condolences and sign the guestbook at www.brownfuneraldirectors.com . Visitation and funeral services have been entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home.