Carol Ann Launius

Carol A. Launius, 78, Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away March 16, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 24, 2018, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Visitation will be Friday evening March 23, 2018, 6-8 PM at the chapel. Burial will be in Longview Memorial Gardens.

Mom was born September 11, 1939, to Ben and Genevieve Wansing. She was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City metro area and a 1958 graduate of Northeast High School. Mom’s entire working career, beginning at the age of 17, was for the Federal Government. Through diligence and hard work, Mom rose to a prominent position with the Health Care Financing Administration before her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and our wonderful Dad/Stepdad, Bert Launius; parents, Ben and Genevieve Wansing; brothers, John Robert Wansing and Donald K. Wansing; and a beloved niece, Diane Wansing. She is survived by her sister, sister-in-law, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister Jean Wansing; Sister-in-law Jan Wansing; Daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Ann and Dave Williams; Daughter, Cindy LaSala; Daughter, Debbie Rae Lay; Son, Sam Launius; Son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sharon Launius; Son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Annie Launius. Grandchildren – David Williams, Jr., Joe Ben, Cassie (Shawn), Matt (Nicole), Kari (Dave), Michelle, Steve, Greg Jr., and Shantel. Great grandchildren – Cody, Austin, David, Mason, Henry, Ryan, Austin, Matthew, and one precious little one on the way. Nephew, Craig Wansing (Linda); Nephew, Kevin Wansing (Leslie); Nephew, Paul Wansing (Megan) and Niece, Elizabeth Moroney (Greg). Great nephews, Ryan, Michael, Troy, and Vinny. Great nieces, Heather, Kelsey, Rachel, Ellen, Olivia and Jordan.

Mom was a hard worker, she loved her family and never met a cookie she didn’t like. It has been the honor and privilege of our lives to call you Mom. The values you have instilled in us will be honored all the rest of our days. You will always be our “Carol Ann” and we will always, always love and miss you.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

Arr.: Newcomer's Floral Hills, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133, (816) 353-1218.