Shirley Anita Judd, 89, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.
Shirley was born on November 6, 1936, in Ray County, the daughter of Aubrey Kenneth and Anna Mae (Davis) Lee. She was united in marriage to Floyd Judd of Henrietta on May 25, 1957; he preceded her in death on May 24, 2024.
Survivors include: daughter, Marcia Judd of Richmond; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends also survive.
In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Elaine Judd, and sister, Linda Sharon Perks.
Shirley was raised and educated in the area of her birth and graduated from Richmond High School. She built a life centered around faith, family, and hard work. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother and raising her family, she worked right alongside her husband on the farm. Whether it was cutting hay, plowing, tending the garden, or doing whatever needed done, Shirley never shied away from hard work. Her family joked that there wasn’t much the boys could do that she couldn’t-except she never ran the combine.
When the work was finished, Shirley enjoyed keeping her hands busy. She had a special talent for crocheting and lovingly passed that gift down to many family members. Countless babies were wrapped in blankets she made, and many family homes were warmed with her handmade afghans. She also enjoyed crafting and creating things for those she loved.
Shirley had a deep love of country music and spent time helping at Leland Jones’s Country Music Hall. She and her husband enjoyed many years of making memories together, spending nearly 20 years wintering in Texas as snowbirds and enjoying camping along the way. Shirley was also a loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan who looked forward to cheering them on each season.
Above all else, Shirley loved her family and found joy in caring for others. She was of the Baptist faith and lived a life marked by devotion, generosity, and quiet strength.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
