Mrs. Helen M. Richerson age 87 of Stockbridge passed away August 18, 2017. Mrs. Richerson was a long time member of Tanners Baptist Church in Ellenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. Richerson. She is survived by her son: James Phillip Richerson and wife Tracy of Stockbridge and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday August 21, 2017 at Tanners Baptist Church in Ellenwood with Pastor Charles Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM, Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home and on Monday, from 10-11 AM at the church before the service.