Richelle Katerra Gray was born February 4, 1980 to Judy & Terry Short in Springfield, MO.   She grew up with an older sister, Charissa and a younger brother, Chance. Richelle gave her heart to Jesus at a young age and over the years became quite the little evangelist, telling all of her friends that Jesus was coming soon and they needed to get right.

She and her siblings attended Springfield Public Schools where she participated in cheerleading and spent  time with friends; Rhonda Turk and Amanda Givens and many others too numerous to name.

Richelle is survived by her 5 biggest blessings, Khia, Atraiah, Amari, Kaden & Kalen. Her mother Judy Mills, all of Springfield. Her sister Charissa (Jim) Welch of Marshfield and brother Chance (Ashley) of Republic Two stepsons, Earl & LeMandris of St. Louis. Along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richelle was preceded in death by her father, Terry Short. Her maternal grandparents Raymond & Aileene Gray. Her paternal grandparents Joe Short and Kathleen Srewart and stepson, Dre Welch.

Richelle touched the lives of many, many people and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends

Fly high our dear angel, until we meet again.