Kathy Ann Slade, 67, of Richmond, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. 

Kathy was born on July 15, 1955, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of Orra Smith and Lillie Mae (Rowan) Slade, Jr. 

Survivors include two sisters, Karen Slade and Kimberly Dodson, both of Richmond; two nephews, Johnathan (Tricia) Slade and Justin (Angie) Dodson, both of Richmond; three great-nephews, Grayson Dodson, Jacob Slade, and Jonah Slade; and special cousins, John Hayes and Jan Archer. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Orra Smith “Smitty” Slade, III. 

Kathy was reared and educated in Richmond, graduating from the Richmond High School in the class of 1973.  After high school, she attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, where she graduated with a degree in business. Her work history includes working for Raiders Clothing Store in Richmond, working as a licensed Real Estate Broker and Agent her whole life, working as secretary for the Slade Family Farms for over 30 years, and working for the United States Department of Agriculture, in the FSA office, for 32 years. Kathy was a devoted Christian, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Farm Bureau, and a member of the BPW. She loved farming, animals, especially her dogs Lille and Peanut Butter, gardening, and was an exceptional cook and baker. Kathy was always there to take care of her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

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

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in care of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Kathy with the family by visiting thurmanfuneralhome.com.