Terrie Ann Mais, 82, of Osage Beach, MO passed away on April 17, 2026, at Arrowhead Senior Living in Osage Beach, MO surrounded by her family.
Terrie was born on January 11, 1944, in Henrietta, MO, the daughter of Cleatus Van and Elsie Lee (Swafford) Burnine. She was united in marriage to Donald (Donnie) Mais of Higginsville, MO on October 2, 1964, and is survived by Donnie residing at Arrowhead Senior Living.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Dawn (Greg) Maring of Gravois Mills, MO, Paige (Gary) Wheeler of Lee’s Summit, MO; four grandchildren: Austin(Daniela) Maring, Katelyn(Justin) Nuckolls, Lauden (Mikala) Wheeler, Blaine (Jessica) Wheeler and five great-grandchildren: Harrison and Sophia (Austin and Daniela) Maring, Jade and Blair (Katelyn and Justin) Nuckolls and Kash (Lauden and Mikala) Wheeler. She is also survived by a brother, Cleatus Burnine of Richmond, MO; brother-in-law, Jim Leach of Hardin, MO and sister-in-law, Mary Jo Burnine of Blue Springs, MO along with a nephew, many nieces; great nieces and nephews.
Terrie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold Henry “Hank” Burnine and Robert Wayne Burnine, two sisters Sherivan McGill and Bonnie Leach along with two sisters-in-law, Jo Burnine and JoAnn Burnine.
Terrie graduated from Richmond High School in the class of 1962. She attended college at the University of Missouri and University of Central Missouri. Terrie was a homemaker then worked outside the home when her daughters became school age. She was employed at Harry Smith’s Men’s Wear, MFA and ultimately retired from Shelter Insurance in Higginsville, MO.
Terrie loved her family and friends. She had a knack for making things “Look Pretty” she could transform any space in no time by adding color, style and lots of “pretties” to admire. She took great joy in helping friends and family decorate and re-decorate their homes. Birthdays and holidays were always made extra special, and she captured these precious memories with endless photos which she has stored in albums for her children and grandchildren to reflect on with love. Her family was her world. Terrie was also blessed with a very special group of “sister friends”. These girlfriends were and have remained Elvis Presley’s Biggest Fans. Together these girls faithfully watched as Elvis “shook up” the world on the Ed Sullivan Show and their bond has been strong and true for more than 75 years.
In retirement, Terrie and Donnie made countless trips attending a variety of their grandchildren’s activities as their biggest fans and supporters. In 1999, Terrie and Donnie moved to their home on the Lake of the Ozarks in Gravois Mills, MO. Terrie loved for her family and friends to visit especially her grandchildren and most recently five great-grandchildren. Terrie had a passion for travel having made many memories with family and friends traveling throughout the United States and to a number of other countries.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Compassus Hospice. Contributions can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190 Richmond, MO 64085.
Visitation with memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 12:30 P.M., with services to follow at 1:00 P.M. Evelyn Elmore to officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Please remember to share your memories of Terrie by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
