June 30, 1950 – July 28, 2026

Judith “Judy” Ann Minnick, 76, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 28,2026, at Ray County Memorial Hospital In Richmond.

Judy was born on June 23,1950, in Excelsior Springs, the daughter of George and Clara Betty (Claypole) Adams. George and Clara later divorced, and Judy was raised by her stepfather, Leonard S. Clevenger. She was united in marriage to Allen “Dale’ Minnick of Richmond on April 17,1993; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: two sons, Jason (Liz) Minnick and Scott Fletcher; two daughters, Andrea Ashinhurst and Carisa Minnick (Jeremiah Lee); 15 grandchildren: Aerial (Ryan) Mabery, Brittnie (Brandon) Lee, Brooke Ashinhurst (Rylee Bunch), Marcus (Taryn) McFee, Harley (William) Spargo, Blake (Alexia) Minnick, Drake (Katherine) McFee, Trystin Minnick, Tyler Minnick, Preslee Capps, Benton Ashinhurst, Aiden Ashinhurst, Ivy McFee, Gabriel O’connell, Lottie Fletcher, and Maddie Minnick; 10 great-grandchildren: Sophia, Amir, RJ, SanTierra, Averionna, Ryatt, Anderson, Avani, Raylan, Freya; sister, Georgenia Minnick; brothers-in-law, Steve (Stephanie) Minnick, David Minnick and Mike “Spank” Minnick. Several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sons, Frank Ashinhurst, Jr. and Mark Alan Ashinhurst, her daughter, Chanda Reana Johnson, brother, Leonard Clevenger, sister, Joyce Bowles, two nephews, Mykel Minnick and Earnie Rimmer.

Judy was raised and educated in Richmond. She attended Independence College of Cosmetology and began what would become a 40-year career doing what she loved. She first worked in Kansas City before returning home to Richmond, where she spent many years working alongside her friends at Styles Unlimited. She later fulfilled her dream of owning her own shop, Main Street Salon, which she proudly owned and operated until her retirement.

More than anything, Judy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She was the heart of her family and the one who kept everyone connected. If you wanted to know what was going on, chances are Judy already knew. She loved keeping up with family and friends on Facebook and Snapchat, earning the title of the family’s “social media queen,” Judy loved spending time at the lake with her family, whether she was fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the day together. The holidays, especially Christmas, were some of her favorite times of the year. She loved decorating, made every birthday feel special, and was known for making the best birthday cakes. She also had a true gift tor flowers and gardening. Her family often said she missed her calling as a florist because she created beautiful floral arrangements for weddings, family gatherings, and to lovingly decorate the graves of those she held dear. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

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

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 6:00 P.M., with services to follow at 7:00 P.M. Inurnment will be held at a later date. The family invites you to join them for fellowship and refreshments prior to visitation and funeral services at 1410 North Thornton Street, Richmond, starting at 1:00 P.M. Please remember to share your memories of Judy with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com. Paid Obituary.