Anna Trice Flynn

Anna Louise Trice Flynn, 83, died peacefully in her home Monday, November 2, 2026 in Louisa, Virginia. Anna Lou, as she was affectionately known, was born in Washington, DC on September 19, 1943, the third daughter of Annie Louise Payne Trice & John Henry (Plue) Hart Trice. She was raised in Falls Church, Virginia and graduated from McLean High School.

Anna Lou married her high school sweetheart, Andrew Jackson Richardson IV (Buddy) and moved to Louisa County in 1962. Anna Lou and Buddy had one daughter, Lisa Maxwell Richardson (Poplawski) in 1968. They owned and operated People’s Hardware in downtown Louisa for over 20 years, alongside Buddy’s father and mother-in-law, A.J. Richardson III & Mary E. Richardson. Buddy passed suddenly in March 1980.

Anna Lou remarried in 1983 to Errol Flynn of Beaverdam, VA. The incredible partnership they shared extended over the remainder of her lifetime. She worked alongside Errol as an office manager in his accounting practice until retiring in 2007. They were a formidable couple, complimenting each other in love and service to their family, friends, church, and community.

Anna Lou was raised as a young person in the Baptist tradition, but joined Saint James Episcopal Church, Louisa as an adult in 1972. This decision would become one of the most significant in her life. She was a faithful church member, where her devoted service grew and became woven into the fabric of St. James. She served proudly on the Vestry, Altar Guild, as an officer in the Episcopal Church Women (ECW), Acolyte Leadership, Kitchen Coordinator, and so much more.

Anna Lou was called in 1983 to serve for the Viginia Diocesan ECW’s executive board as treasurer. She subsequently served in various executive board positions for over 40 years, with one of her proudest achievements serving as the Diocesan ECW President for three years (2006 – 2008). The incredible women she met during this time would become lifelong friends.

Anna Lou was known for her deep love of family, her faith, strength of character, and unfailing leadership in all aspects of her life. She was a steadfast daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a pillar of her community as a St. James parishioner, a Louisa K.S. Club member, engaged citizen, mentor, teacher, and fierce friend. She will be sorely missed.

The family is most grateful for the loving care given Anna Lou by the people of Louisa, St. James Episcopal Church, and the nurses and staff of Hospice of the Piedmont.

Anna Lou is survived by her husband, Errol Russell Flynn of Louisa; daughter Lisa Richardson Poplawski (Glenn) and grandchildren, Ania and Tristan Poplawski of Wake Forest, NC; sister, Betsy Needham of Ashburn, VA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins both in Virginia and Texas. She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband, Andrew Jackson Richardson IV and her eldest sister, Mary Jane Trice Huff.

The memorial for family and friends will be held by the Very Reverend Dr. Jennifer Lazzuri at 11:00 am on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 Ellisville Drive, Louisa, VA. A reception will follow at the Boxley Place Inn across the street.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to St. James Episcopal Church, Post Office Box 1216, Louisa, VA, 23093 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.