Carolyn S. Burdett

Carolyn Sue Burdett, age 80, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at her home. She was born on September 19, 1935, in Ridgeway, Missouri, the first of two daughters of Ward and Ella Mae (Groetecke) Harper. She grew up in St. Louis, later moving to Kansas City, where she graduated from Central High School with the class of 1953. Following high school, she attended Kansas City Junior College, earning an Associate's Degree. Carolyn then worked as a secretary in Kansas City until her marriage to Robert "Bob" J. Burdett. They were married on June 9, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. This union was blessed with three children. Bob served in the US Army and was stationed in Ft. Leonard Wood. They made their home in Overland Park until moving to the Garnett, Kansas area in 1981. Carolyn enjoyed bowling, ice skating, playing bridge and gardening. She also volunteered with the Anderson County Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Tom Kraus. She is survived by her husband, Bob Burdett, of the home; son, John P. Burdett and wife, Tyra of Olathe, Kansas; two daughters, Mary Hunt and husband, Garen of Garnett, Kansas; Beth Vail and husband, Marty, of Spring Hill, Kansas; seven grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren; a sister, Jean Kraus and husband Richard of Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 12, 2016, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .