Shelia Jean Littrell, 68, of Richmond, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Shelia was born on October 5, 1955, in Ray County, the daughter of Melvin Theodore and Melba Luella (Bransteitter) Leach.  She was united in marriage to Terry Eugene Littrell of Wheeling on February 14, 1987; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Derek (Heather) Littrell of Richmond; daughter, Tracy (Allen) Nichols of Richmond; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey (McKenzie) Nichols, Alex (Lexi) Nichols, Andrew (Jordyn) Nichols, Kaitlyn Nichols, Liam Littrell, Elijah Littrell, and Connor Littrell; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Greyson Nichols, and three on-the-way; three sisters: Babbie (Billy) Young of Richmond, Shalla Green of Lexington, and Sharon Ann McLaughlin of Cameron; and her faithful companion, Mya.

Shelia was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Melvin Leach, Jr., and Billy Ray Meyer, and sister, Mary Belle Clark.

Shelia was raised and educated in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School.  After high school, she attended Penn-Valley College, where she received her LPN in nursing.  She then attended Graceland College and completed her bachelor's degree in nursing.  Her entire working years were focused on nursing.  Shelia worked for Ashton Court in Liberty, Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, and Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center in Lee's Summit.  She also worked for Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.  Shelia retired from nursing in 2018.  She was an avid animal lover and especially loved dogs.  Recently, she enjoyed traveling to Florida, during the winter months; she loved traveling in her motor coach.  Shelia was also a huge NASCAR fan.  Shelia and Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles, she even had her own trike at one time; they liked going to Bikes, Blues, and Barbeques with friends.  Shelia also liked going to Lake Viking, riding in her pontoon with family and friends, and she had her own jet ski.  She collected antiques and anything having to do with pigs.  Shelia was straight forward with people, good at telling you how it is, and would do anything for you, if she liked you.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the American Liver Foundation or KU Medical Center.  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 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Shelia with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.