Nolan Richardson’s wife, Rosario “Rose” Richardson, passes away at 84

FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – The wife of former Arkansas head men’s basketball coach Nolan Richardson, Rosario “Rose” Richardson, has passed away at the age of 84.

The university released this statement from Nolan Richardson on Monday night:

“Our family has lost our beloved Rosario. She was always by my side and was the greatest coach’s wife I could have ever been blessed with. She was always loving, supportive and loyal. She was wholly dedicated to every job we held. Without her nothing that I accomplished would have been possible. I could confide in her about everything. She truly will be missed by me, but also millions of people, simply because she was a giver. Anytime you are a giver, it comes back to you and makes you stronger. That is what Rosario did for me. I have lost my best friend. I will miss her greatly.”

Rose passed away at her home in Fayetteville on Sunday, October 13th.