Irene Mae Broadnax (Richardson) Obituary (1946 - 2023)

Irene Mae Broadnax, 76, was born April 17, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas to Elex "EW" Williams and Hazel Richardson-Williams. She departed this earthly life on March 08, 2023. Irene graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka, Kansas. She went to work for the State Hospital. In 1978 she married her former husband, James Black Sr. She became a stay-at-home housewife and caregiver for her disabled daughter. Irene was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She enjoyed gospel group The Sensational Wonders. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the casino and the grocery store. Irene is proceeded in death by her parents Elex Williams and Hazel Richardson-Williams, four brothers, Charlie Richardson, Lawrence (Pat) Richardson, Stevie (Jana) Richardson, and Harold Richardson, two sisters, Barbra Richardson and Kay Raimey. Those left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Joseph Barksdale, Robert Barksdale Sr., James Broadnax; one daughter, Jamie Broadnax; one step-daughter, Tamara "Stone" Webster; Eight grandchildren, Xavier (Sami) Barksdale Sr., Shockela (Dorian) Stewart, Jasmine (Shyanne) Barksdale, Robert (Kaela) Barksdale Jr., Alexis Gill, My'Kol Barksdale, Desire'e Barksdale, and Jhavion Barksdale. Seventeen great-grandchildren with one on the way and a host of nieces, nephew, and other relatives.