SHIRLEY ANN GIFFORD

Shirley Ann Gifford, 74, of Richmond, MO died on Friday, August 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO.

Shirley was born on March 6, 1943 on the family farm near Richmond, the daughter of William Andrew "Bill" and Reba Elizabeth (Barber) Borchers.

Survivors include: three sons, Billy Gifford and daughter-in-law, Kimberly of Kingston, MO, Darrell Gifford and daughter-in-law Jane of Fort Worth, TX and Dusty Gifford and daughter-in-law Wendy of Richmond; one daughter Donna Baker and son-in-law Gabriel of Richmond; 10 grandchildren, Annika Goy, Kira Gifford, Garrett Gifford, Hunter Gifford, Cheyenne Gifford, Erika Gifford, Luke Gifford, Ava Gifford, Gabriel Jr. Baker and Taylor Baker; and her beloved dog Chico the Chihuahua.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Billy Borchers and one sister Judith Snelling.

Shirley was a case worker for the Missouri Division of Family Services Office in Richmond for 18 year. Shirley had also worked as a secretary for the Richmond High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond and enjoyed the Ladies FEC group at the church. She loved her dog Chico and all animals. Shirley was all about her kids and grandkids.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Ray County Humane Society or the First Baptist Church, both in Richmond.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 29 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Richmond. Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. Condolences may be left to the family on line at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com