Barbara Richards, Age: 75
Dec 23, 1949---Oct 10, 2025

Barbara Richards, 75, of Johnson County, Kansas, died Friday, October 10, 2025. Funeral Services will be at 1:00p.m., Saturday, November 1st, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 6630 Nall, Mission, Kansas. A reception will be at the church, immediately following the service. Barb is survived by her sister Cathleen, four nieces, seventeen great nieces and nephews, and one great-great niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ethel Richards, and her brother, Tom Richards.

Barb had three service dogs throughout her lifetime. Asics, Timon, and Zinny gave her more independence, security, a better quality of life, and companionship for decades. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to:

 

KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.

120 W 7th Street

Washington, KS 66968

(Tax ID: 48-1080879)

 

OR 

 

Monarch Hospice

7451 Switzer Rd. #100

Shawnee, KS 66203

 

Barb lived a full life honoring her faith, exceeding all expectations, and defying all odds. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Now she is at peace, healthy, able bodied, and her spirit now freed from the burdens of this world, we know that at last …thou shalt fly without wings…

 


Condolences

Debbie McWatters Oct 19, 2025

Friend ,Overland park ,Kansas

Hi, I just saw Barb’s obituary and am so sorry for your loss. I met Barb in 2018 when she was on our Passages program from Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. Barb was the most determined person I have ever met. She amazed me at what she had accomplished as her health declined. She always had a smile on her face when I came to visit. I would pick up McDonald’s or Goodcents but her latest favorite was Sonic. We would eat lunch, visit and have some chocolate, she loved her chocolate I hope your love and memories will ease your pain during this time. Debbie McWatters

Sara (and Kelly) Remillard Nov 19, 2025

Friend, former employee at Lamar Ct. Asst. Living ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Barb was a wonderful friend and inspiration to me and my daughter, Kelly. We got to know Barb when we worked in activities at Lamar Ct. I was blessed by her friendship. We went on trips in her van, often out to coffee or dr. appts., sometimes to a park. I am grateful for her friendship and appreciate knowing now, after her funeral, how many lives she blessed and what odds she overcame as she lived her life to the fullest.