Carolyn Kay Wenthe Blake

She was born on November 18, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas to Helen (McAlexander) Snodgrass and William (Bill) Wenthe. As a young child, her family moved to Ottawa where she attended school and was graduated from Ottawa High with the Class of 1955.

Carolyn attended Washburn University for a year, but put her education on hold and married Joseph (Joe) Sheldon Blake, SR. on October 4, 1957. Together they raised three children, Joe Blake, Jr (Dottie) of Garnett, KS, Bill Blake of Ottawa, KS, and Linda Price (Ed) of Huntsville, UT. She is the proud grandmother of six children, James Price, Kansas City, MO, Elizabeth Alcantara (Bogar), Washington, DC, Jesse Blake, Garnett, KS, Sheldon Price, Tinker AFB, OK, Austin Price, Huntsville, UT and Leslie Price, Huntsville, UT and one great granddaughter, Natalie Alcantara of Washington DC.

Carolyn was always actively involved in community events and volunteer work. She was a 4-H leader for over 25 years. More recently, she volunteered at Ransom Memorial Hospital for over 10 years and for AARP Tax Assistance for Franklin County. She also served as President and Secretary of Sunflower Plaza’s Resident Association.

Carolyn enjoyed wagon rides with her husband Joe behind his team of Belgains. After his death, she spent countless hours knitting, crocheting and sewing. Most of her creations became treasured gifts for family members and close friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church 628 N. Cedar Street Ottawa, Kansas. Burial in Richmond Cemetery 402 Ohio Rd. Richmond, Kansas. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4th at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Franklin County 4-H Development Fund 1418 S. Main Street #2 Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Arrangements under the direction of the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 E. Loula Street Olathe, Kansas 66061.

Condolences may be offered at: www.mcgilley-frye.com

Arrangements under the direction of McGilley & Frye Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Olathe, KS.