Teresa Elaine Judd, 60, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at UT Health in Tyler, Texas.

Teresa was born on June 1, 1959, in Richmond, one of two daughters born to Floyd and Shirley Anita (Lee) Judd.

Survivors include her parents and her sister, Marcia Judd, all of Richmond. Teresa was reared and

Teresa was reared and educated in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School. After high school, she attended Penn Valley College in Kansas City, where she received her nursing degrees. Teresa first worked as a licensed practical nurse at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond and then went on to become a registered nurse. She worked for over 40 years at the Ray County Memorial Hospital, where she was a fixture in the cardiac rehab department. She helped countless people recover. Teresa also worked at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

As a little girl, she loved animals and would all of her life. Her sister said she was ornery sometimes, but their love for each other was unmeasurable.

You couldn’t find two daughters more dedicated to their parents. Teresa enjoyed growing up on the farm and traveling, having been to Italy, France, Hawaii,

Ireland and England. She enjoyed flowers, bowling and working with her patients. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Ray County Memorial Hospital or the Ray County Animal Shelter. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 E. Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Teresa lay in state from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. While in state, social distancing was practiced, with only 10 people at a time allowed inside the funeral home; family was not present during the visitation. Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Richmond Memory Gardens, where social distancing also was practiced.

Please remember to share your memories of Teresa with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.