Belinda Ann Markworth, 67, of Higginsville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Belinda was born on April 15, 1954, in Lexington, the daughter of Bennie and Betty (Swofford) Tippins.  She was united in marriage to John David Markworth of Higginsville on April 13, 1985; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors: daughter, Jerri Ann Estill of Olathe, KS; sister, Saundra (John) Tippins-Pascavage of Lake Lotowana; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Betty Jane Markworth and Rikki E. Dempsey.

Belinda was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated from the Richmond High School in 1972.  After high school, she attended Graceland College of Nursing in Kansas City, where she received her RN-BSN.  Belinda was director of nursing at Shirkey Leisure Acres.  She also taught LPNs at Lexington Vo-Tech.  Belinda especially loved animals.  She had three cats.  She enjoyed music and dealing in antiques.  She was especially fond of her grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the ASPCA.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your memories of Belinda with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.