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…