Gail G. Richardson
Gail Griffin Richardson, 80, of Fountain Inn, SC, widower of Dr. James “Jim” F. Richardson, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Ben Langdon and Lula Grace Moon Griffin.
Gail is survived by her sister, Bennie Blakely and her husband, Terry A. Blakely Sr.; two nephews, Shannon M. Blakely and Terry A. Blakely Jr. and his wife, Cynthia Blakley; a great niece, Anne Griffin Blakely; and two great nephews, Terry “Trace” A. Blakely III and Will Langdon Blakely.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Greenville Memorial Gardens; 7784 Augusta Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673.
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to the Greenville Humane Society or Lutheran Hospice.
Thank you to the staff at NHC Mauldin Unit One and the staff of Lutheran Hospice for assisting Gail with her battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
So sorry to hear about the lost of Gail. She was always so sweet to me and my wife Teresa. Prayers will be with the family (Bennie and Terry Blakley). George and Teresa Frady
Bennie and Terry: I was so sorry to learn of Gail’s passing. Mom had been in the hospital this week and I just learned. I will be thinking and praying for you during this time. Will definitely miss seeing Gail and her pretty smile as well as both of you.
Lisa Oliver (Mrs Patsy’s) daughter.
Bennie and Terry! So sorry to learn of Gail’s passing. Always enjoyed seeing her pretty smile! Will definitely keep you both in our prayers.
Lisa Oliver (Mrs. Patsy’s daughter)
Dear Bennie and Family,
I was so very sorry to learn of Gail’s passing. We have been friends since high school, and I am so sorry that we lost contact through the years. I had talked with her several times a few years ago, and it was as if we had seen each other the day before. We reminisced and talked about our times in high school and at Lander. Gail was always so much fun, and I thought the world of her. My sincere sympathy to you in your loss. Prayers for you all,
Sending my love,
Shirley Phillips
Gail was one of those people that had an infectious personality snd smile!! To know her was to love her.
I always considered her a true friend. We had some fun times together as friends and could get ourselves into some real escapades which produced lifetime memories! I will truly miss her and cherish our times together. I introduced Gail and Jim and they dated every night for a year and married then!!Each year afterwards they would celebrate their and drive up my drive blowing their horn all the way!! Jim would come to our back doorbell ringing until I answered and hand me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and thank me for being their perfect matchmaker! They did this the first ten wedding anniversary celebrations. Prayers for Bennie, Terry and the entire family! May our Lord provide everything thing you need during this difficult time!