The Richmond News, March 20, 2026

Nancy Norris

Nancy Lee Norris, 86, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital. Nancy was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Jennings, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Haws) Meeker. She was first united in marriage to Jack Shockley of Richmond on Dec. 9, 1961. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 2013. She was later united in marriage to Kenneth “Kenny” Norris of Richmond. He survives. Other survivors include her three sons, Michael Shockley of Excelsior Springs, Jeffrey Shockley of Richmond and Thomas Shockley of Excelsior Springs; and two granddaughters, Valerie Shockley and Chloe Shockley. She also is survived by a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and first husband, Nancy was preceded in death by four brothers, Leroy Meeker, Clarence Meeker, Joe Meeker and Ralph Meeker.

Nancy never met a stranger and had a true gift for conversation. She loved people and found great joy in visiting with family and friends, especially those she held closest to her heart.

Music was one of her greatest passions. Whether playing the piano or singing, it was something she loved to share. Nancy also enjoyed the simple pleasure of searching for treasures at garage sales and thrift stores. In her later years, she and her second husband spent winters in Texas, where they embraced the warm weather, music jams and evenings spent dancing, creating many special memories together.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Eagleton Center. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and memorial services will be held Monday, March 23, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with the visitation beginning at 1 p.m. and services to follow at 2. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Please share your memories of Nancy with the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.