Terrie Christine Taylor

Terrie Christine Taylor, 62, of Platte City, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020, with loved ones at her side. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, May 5, at Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely, MO (located on North County Road B south of Edgerton). In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to one of Terrie's favorite causes: Hands of Hope Animal Rescue, Leukemia and Lymphona Society of KC, Humane Society of Greater KC or Gladstone (MO) Animal Control.

Terrie was born July 3, 1957, in Smithville, MO, the youngest of three daughters of Robert W. and Wilma Jean (Plaster) Taylor. Her father preceded her in death. She graduated from Liberty High School and served a brief tour in the U.S. Navy. Terrie's career with KCPL (later Evergy) spanned 27 years until she retired in September, 2019. She was proud to become Missouri's first female lead lineman for KCPL. Terrie was an avid reader, animal lover, and enjoyed vacationing to new places.

Along with her mother, Terrie is survived by her companion, Sue Palm; sisters, Libby Buchmann (Eric) and Mary Ann Smith (Mark); nieces and nephews, Tara Spry (Dan), Matt Rumans (Ashley), Tony Rumans (Heidi), Justin Smith (Katrina), Joshua Smith (Susan), Jordan Smith, and their families; Sue's family, including Ellie "Mom" Palm, the Roes, Argos and Palms; and many friends, including all of Terrie's KCPL family.

Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, May 5, at Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely, MO (located on North County Road B south of Edgerton). In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to one of Terrie’s favorite causes: Hands of Hope, Leukemia and Lymphona Society of KC, Humane Society of Greater KC or Gladstone (MO) Animal Control.