Karolyn Kay Howell
July 13, 1940 ~ July 7, 2024
Karolyn Kay Howell, 83, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in Wichita, Kansas, she spent most of her years as a homemaker raising her large family and many more years as a culinary specialist at St. Mary’s Convent. Karolyn was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother, crafter, enjoyed country dancing, crocheting, family get-togethers, and her love birds.
She is preceded in death by parents, Caleb and Erma Shelinbarger; brothers, Gerald and Larry; sisters, Cathy and Trudy; and son, Mark. Karolyn is survived by her brothers, Bill, Harold, Randy, and Victor; sister, Janice; children, Jimmy, Cindy, Steve, Tammy, Brenda, and Sue; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren who love and will miss her very dearly, but find comfort knowing she is at peace.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Monday, July 15, 2024; Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, both at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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I remember all the good parties she would throw laughing, drinking and cutting up, and let me use her basement when i got married. She was my mom’s best friend along with Marie shelinbarger, I’m going to miss her so much, i loved her like a 2nd mom. I will always reamer the good ole days with her and Ben. May you rest in peace. Love you always Tena
“God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.”
Rest in peace sweet grandma! I hope you’re making your famous rolls for all in heaven. We will miss you here until we meet again someday. Love you always and forever! – Kristy Kay