Kathryn Luella Nichols, 84, of Richmond, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her home.

Kathryn was born on August 31, 1938, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Adolph and Minnie Myra (Sloan) Zucklin.  She was united in marriage to Hugh Nichols; he preceded her in death.

Survivors include: six sons: Mike (Cindy) Nichols , Bryon Nichols, Kevin Nichols, Allen (Tracy) Nichols, Donnie Nichols, all of Richmond, and Bill Nichols of Kearney; three daughters: Pam (Rick) Lam, Ann (Kenneth) O'Dell, both of Hardin, and Vickie (Bill) Taylor of Richmond; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Carol Stevens of Richmond and Helen (Franklin) Syphert of Polo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Butch Zucklin and Adolph Zucklin, Jr., and three sisters, Margaret Bellis, Minnie Halterman, and Loretta Zucklin.

Kathryn was reared and educated in Richmond, where she graduated high school.  She enjoyed gardening, shopping, playing cards, bingo, and visiting the casino.  Kathryn will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

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

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of Kathryn with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .