Katherine "Katie" A. Richardson

December 12, 1994 - October 17, 2021

Katherine “Katie” A. Richardson, 26, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Katie was born in Greenville, North Carolina on December 12, 1994. She was the daughter of J. Roger and Kimberly A. (Olson) Richardson. Katie graduated from Central York High School, Class of 2014 and then went on to Widener University, earning her Bachelor’s in Communication in 2018. She was a member of the Tri Sigma Sorority and the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina. Katie was a flight attendant for United Airlines. She loved to travel. Katie was a fashionista, she loved vintage clothing and make-up. In addition to her parents, Katie is survived by her brother, Wesley C. Richardson of Baltimore, MD; her dog, Leila; and her maternal grandparents, Larue and Ruby Olson. Katie also leaves Aunts and Uncles in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Alabama, and North Carolina. She leaves to cherish her memory a host of cousins, sorority sisters, and fellow crew members. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Messiah United Methodist Church, 1300 N. Beaver Street, York, PA 17404 with Pastor Randall Zeiler officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the York County SPCA, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406, March of Dimes (for premature infants), Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 18819, Atlanta, GA 31126, or to Messiah York City Day Camp, 1300 N. Beaver Street, York, PA 17404. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.