Deborah Lynne Richardson, 41, of Zolfo Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Moffitt Cancer Center. She was born in Wauchula on February 9, 1972 and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Deborah was a cook at Pizza Hut in Wauchula.

She was preceded in death by a son, Arrie Ray Minton. Survivors include her mother, Carol Gause of Zolfo Springs; sons, Christopher Minton of Zolfo Springs, James Ray Minton of Tennessee, and Cody Wayne Richardson of Auburndale; brother, Lewis Richardson of Zolfo Springs; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Monday, January 20, 2014 from 2:30-3:30 P.M. Graveside services and interment are at Lake Dale Cemetery at 4:00 P.M.