Shirley Ann Richey Carter, 94 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away 3:37 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center.

Shirley was born November 22, 1931, in Higginsville, Missouri, daughter of Harry William Heiple and Bertha Ann (Pitzer) Heiple of Mayview, Missouri. She has 8 sisters and 2 brothers. Shirley was united in marriage to John Stanley Richey on August 21, 1948, in Lexington, Missouri and was married 47 years.

Survivors include 3 daughters: Eva Brucken (David) of Warrensburg; Carol Wetzel of Warrensburg; Joyce Gray (Randy) of Festus; 2 sons: Dale Richey (Margie) of Jamesport; Allen Richey of Warrensburg; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

She married Dewey Carter on April 17, 1999, in Warrensburg and was married for 7 years. Dewey passed January 7, 2006. Shirley was a member of Pentecostal Church of God, where she worked as a children Sunday school teacher. She also ran a licensed daycare in her home for 20 years.  She is preceded in death by her parents; 5 sisters; husband; and 1 great grandson.  She had her faith in God and loved her children and family.

Funeral Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Dr. Randy Gray and her grandson, Doug Richey officiating. Interment will follow at the Higginsville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Shirley Carter Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net