Kathy Mae Richesin (Triplett) of Madras Oregon, age 59, passed away, unexpectedly, on the eve of September 26, 2021, of natural causes. Kathy is fondly remembered by her family, friends, and community. She lived her life smiling and laughing any chance she got and always drew others in with her infectious laugh. Kathy lived by the perspective that everyone is going through something, and a smile can bring healing. If not a smile, then a genuine heart to heart connection. Kathy is preceded in death by her father Ishmael Triplett, her precious grandsons, Caleb Richesin and Tyler Richesin. She is survived by her mother age 87 Lois Bruton, husband age 70, Jesse Richesin, her children, Travis Richesin, Tabetha (Joseph) Seebart, Casey (Crystal) Richesin, her siblings, Tammy (Bradly) Thomas, Michael Triplett, Teryl Cox, and Russell Triplett, her grandchildren, Kyla, Jeshua, Luke, Landon and Gracie as well as many loved nieces and nephews.