Mrs. Louise Richardson Cleveland was born March 27, 1924 in Columbia, South Carolina. Sister Cleveland was the daughter of the late James and Allie Richardson. Sister Cleveland was called to Heaven on April 23, 2017 to take her eternal rest.

Sister Cleveland was the Matriarch of her family and was the true definition of a phenomenal woman. She was educated in the public schools of Richland County. Affectionately known as “Granny” to many, Sister Cleveland had a big heart and was dearly loved by everyone who crossed her path. She never knew a stranger.

“Granny” loved cooking! You could always count on her to cook a good Sunday meal. She not only loved to cook for family, but she also fixed plates for anyone in the community that came to her home. She also enjoyed gardening sewing and canning vegetables.

Sister Cleveland was a strong woman of faith. She was a lifelong member of Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church. She enjoyed many years of singing with the Jubilee Choir and serving with the Missionary Society. Sister Cleveland also enjoyed making her “famous” potato salad for church functions.

Sister Cleveland was a very wise woman and always shared that wisdom with anyone that would listen. She always taught her children and grandchildren the importance of honesty, loyalty, hard work, giving, not judging others and, most importantly, putting God first.

She was a loved and cherished employee of Capital City Manufacturing for more than 25 years. Besides her children and grandchildren, she was a caregiver for many years.

Sister Cleveland was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Alex Cleveland; a brother, Albert Richardson; three sisters: Ruth Williams, Margaret Lamar and Lillian Robinson; two daughters, Helen Corbin and Wendy J. Cleveland; and three sons: Alexander, William and Jackie Cleveland.

Sister Cleveland leaves to cherish precious memories: six children: Deloris E. Henry of Ft. Rockway, New York, James (Earleas) Cleveland, Janice Cleveland, Albert (Beverly) Cleveland, Valeria Cleveland, all of Columbia, South Carolina, and Doris (Woody III) Ford from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; one brother, William (Tilma) Richardson of San Antonio, Texas; a son-in-law, Jessie L. Corbin of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; and a host of other loving relative and dear friends.