Trudy Jo Willard Thomas (Edwards)

Trudy Jo Willard Thomas, 66, of Raytown, MO passed away January 2, 2015 in Raytown, MO. She was born April 15, 1948 in Gainesville, TX to John B. and Betty J. Edwards. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ron Willard. Trudy was a long-time employee of Burns & McDonnell and later retired from the Raytown School District Copy Center in 2013. She loved quilting, crafting, and traveling, but most of all, her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Larry Thomas and mother-in-law, Evelyn Thomas of the home; sister, Emily Robertson; niece, Natalie Pickens and husband Stephen; niece, Alaina Hemme and husband Cody; great-nephew, Hudson Hemme; brother, Kevin Hufferd and wife Tracey; nephew Zakary Hufferd and wife Rachel; and many extended family members and friends. A visitation will be held from 7-9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be held on Tuesday in Macks Creek, MO, and committal will be held at Macks Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)