Karen L. Richardson, age 70, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born in Fort Wayne to the late Richard and Ethel Crick. Karen worked over 20 years as a collections clerk for Allen Collections Agency. She grew up attending Simpson United Methodist Church and more recently a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Karen is survived by her husband of 44 years, Eric Richardson; sons, Matthew Richardson, and Michael (Brittany Thomas) Richardson both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Arianna and Elijah; and siblings, David Crick and Betty (Hugh) Flennery. Service is 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., with calling two hours prior beginning at 4:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com