CONWAY Mary R. `Eleanor' Atkinson Mary Richardson "Eleanor" Atkinson, 66, faithful wife of Lee W. Atkinson, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at Marion County Medical Center, after a long illness. She was born in Conway, a loving daughter of Mary Elizabeth Johnson Richardson and the late Richard Lewis Richardson. She was a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church and formerly attended Brown Swamp United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Conway High School and attended the University of South Carolina. She continued to work on the family farm. From 1965 to 2000, she was employed by Leder Brothers in Conway, Russell Stover Candies in Marion, Myrtle Waves Water Park in Myrtle Beach and Conway Feed and Garden in Conway. She was a very kind lady with a beautiful heart and smile and will be greatly missed by family and friends. As for her family left behind, she was our hero and will always be the wind beneath our wings. She was a supportive mother, precious granny, and a caring and understanding mother-in-law, and proud mother-in-law to be. Survivors include a daughter, Ava Roberts of Conway; a son, Anthony Atkinson of Conway; three grandchildren, Richard Roberts, James Roberts, and Justin Roberts; a son-in-law, Kelly Roberts; and a daughter-in-law to be, Anita Meares. She was predeceased by a special great-grandmother, Hattie Martin Johnson. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brown Swamp United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Earl Nobles will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 101, Rockville, MD 20852.