Prophetess, Ella Louise Richardson, of Rockford departed this earthly life Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born October 24, 1946 in Athens, Alabama the daughter of Van D. and Lorean Cain. Ella lived in Rockford since 1955 coming from Athens. She married Louis Richardson, May 1, 1967, he preceded her in death.  Ella was the pastor, founder and teacher of New Birth Kingdom Pentecostal Deliverance Church, since 1977.  She started a gospel group in the early 80's, The Mighty Balls of Fire. Ella was employed as a case manager by the State of Illinois, Department of Children Services and self employed as a child care provider by, Ella's Little Shephard's Day Care.  She graduated from Auburn High School class of 1963, and attended Oral Roberts University and Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary and Rockford Business College.

Ella leaves to cherish many loving memories, four sons, Charles (Angelita) Richardson, Andre Richardson, Van Richardson and Rodney Richardson; two step sons, Louis Ray Richardson and Gregory Richardson; 48 grandchildren; a host of great and great great grandchildren; two brothers, Mark (Sheila) Horton and Tony (Kim) Horton; three sisters, Evette (Clyde) Johnson, Gwen Newsome and Velma West; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband; parents, Van D. Cain and Lorean Jefferson; daughter, LaFonda Richardson; and brother Danny Horton.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at  Deliverance Crusaders  2101 Auburn Street. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.