Cindy Sue Yoakum, 67, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Cindy was born on March 20, 1958, in Cameron, the daughter of Irvin Dean and Linda Lou (Rardon) Yoakum.

Survivors include: son, Clinton Laughter (April Clariday) of Excelsior Springs; Ex Daughter in law, (Tiffany Marmoy) of Richmond; three grandchildren: Chelsea Laughter (Anthony Fares), Audra Laughter (Keanu Vitug), and Elana Laughter; two grandchildren, Scarlett Fares and Koa Vitug; brother, Dennis (Connie) Yoakum of Richmond; and four sisters: Sherry (Dan) Austin of Cross Timbers, Sodia Richards of Spokane, Mo, Theresa (Richard) Blankenship of Richmond, and Gloria (Roger) Davolt of Smithville.

She was preceded in death by her parents. (Irvin Dean Yoakum and Linda Lou Yoakum)

Cindy Sue Yoakum never met a stranger enter a room as a guest and leave as a friend arrive in need and never leave empty handed. Her open, curious heart welcomed everyone without regard for background or belief. A wild soul with boundless compassion for people and animals, she proved her generosity again and again. She comforted, helped, and would have given the shirt off her back without hesitation.

Raised with five siblings on a farm in Dockery/Richmond, MO, Cindy loved the outdoors,vacations with her family to national parks, walking trails, working on the farm with her parents, caring for her horses. She filled her days with music, singing, and dancing with anyone who would join. Surrounded by love all her life, she made others feel seen, valued, and cherished. We are better for having known her and will forever treasure her spirit and the lessons of kindness she left with us.

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

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date by the family.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge ofarrangements. Please remember to share your memories of Cindy with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.