June 28th at her home surrounded by her family.
Carol was born on April 6, 1949 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Harold Eugene Farris, and Martha Lorraine Farris, both deceased. She was the fifth of 11 children and preceded in passing by her siblings: Les Farris and Eugene Farris. She is survived by siblings, Jean Lile, Connie Deffenbaugh, Leona Snyder, Mary Schmale, Bill Jackson, Grace Plummer, Betty Hendrickson, and Richard Farris. Carol is survived by her beloved husband Robert (Bob) Payne, of Eudora, Kansas; her children Dale (Tammy) Morgan, Edgerton, Kansas, Tim (Allison) Morgan, Natchitoches, Louisiana, Heather (Barry) Fox, Topeka, Kansas, Tammy (Ronnie) Rogers, Gardner, Kansas, Patty (Kirk) Hickman, Olathe, Kansas, and Lisa (John) Davis, Spring Hill, Kansas; her grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Dylan, Cody, Ryan, Chris, Curtis, Megan, and Matthew; and her 19 great-grandchildren.
She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1967. She then continued her education at St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1973. She continued working as a nurse over the next 40 years. She truly lived by her favorite nursing quote: “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul, and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
She was a devoted member of Life Mission Church. She loved Jesus and raised Him every day up until she could not speak. Carol had such a loving and self-sacrificing spirit. She often put others needs before her own. She enjoyed spending time with her family and often traveled across the country to spend time with them. Carol had a beautiful voice and often sang at the local VFW and at family gatherings. To many, she will be remembered as a beautiful, fun, and spunky person. She had the voice of an angel, was a witty, wine drinking, and much-loved person. She lived life large and was adventurous. She made those who met her for the first time feel loved. Her heart was as big as the sky and wanted everyone to love and get along and be at peace.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at Life Mission Church (16111 S. Lone Elm Road, Olathe, Kansas). It will be immediately followed by the funeral service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, (13901 South Black Bob Rd), Olathe, Kansas. Memorials may be given to Life Mission Church 16111 South Lone Elm Road Olathe, Kansas 66062.
Reminder: Due to COVID-19, Governor Kelly has issued a mandatory mask in public places.
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