Juanita Gay Lange, 83, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Juanita was born on January 14, 1941, in Ray County, the daughter of Charles and Louise (Rush) Houston.  She was first united in marriage to Norman Lee Estes of Richmond; they later divorced.  She was then united in marriage to Jimmy Dale Lange of Concordia on October 13, 1975; he preceded her in death on August 1, 2010.

Survivors include: son, Jeffrey Lee Estes of Richmond; daughter, Kristi Louise Hays of Arkansas; five grandchildren: Nathaniel D. Cooper, Aaron W. Hays, Clayton L. Estes, Gage A. Estes, and Hanna R. Hays; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Annette Leatherwood of Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Charles Houston, Jr.

Juanita was reared and educated in the area of her birth.  She was the supervisor of the laundry department for Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.  Juanita will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

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

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 4:00 P.M., with services to follow at 5:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Juanita with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.