Isaiah Matthew Richardson, the beloved son of Charles L. Matthews and Joy Richardson, was born on September 29, 2016 and passed away peacefully in his mother's arms and into the arms of Jesus on October 5, 2016.

During his short time with us, Isaiah touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Isaiah leaves to cherish his memories his brother, Darius Jones; sisters, Deja Golston, Kayla Morris, Chasmine Matthews, and Camille Matthews; grandparents, Barbara Anderson, Robert Richardson (Claiborne), and Morris T. Matthews; aunts, Megan Helbert, Vertanna Billups, Veronica Matthews, Vern Pryor, Verlene Judkins, Tracy Matthews, Vernitra Reed, and Veronda Matthews; uncles, Craig Matthews, Graig Matthews, Noah Richardson, Michael Matthews, Morris A. Matthews, Timothy Matthews, and Gary Matthews. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Shirley Matthews.

The family would like to thank the staff at CHKD for all their care and compassion during Isaiah's time there.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Isaiah's name to CHKD NICU at PO Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501-2156.