Jean Carr

Jean L. Carr, 88, long-time Welda, Kansas resident, died Saturday, August 27, 2011, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Iola, Kansas. Jean was born January 23, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1936, she and her mother, Faith (Marshall) Kattenhorn, moved back to the family farm northwest of Welda. She graduated from Welda High School in 1941 and attended Pittsburg State University. On August 11, 1943, Jean married Eugene Carr. They made their home in a number of communities while he was in the service and then following his career. They had two children before they divorced in 1957. Jean moved back to Welda and raised her two children. She was the fourth generation to farm the Marshall family farm at Welda. She also worked as an Avon representative. She operated a dairy until 1987. In 1999, her health failed and she moved from the farm. Jean was known for her whistling which started as she was milking cows. In 1938 she performed on the WIBW Radio program and continued to provide programs for many years. She was a member of the Welda United Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday School teacher. Her other activities included the Hobby Club, Pinocle Club, a quilting club, nutrition site director in Welda and writing the Welda news for the Garnett Review. She had been named Person Of The Year by the Anderson County Historical Society. SURVIVORS: Her 2 Children: Sharon Turner & husband, Gwynne of Osteen, FL and Richard "Rick" Carr & wife, Debra of Moran, KS 4 Grandchildren: Diane Wiggins & husband, Gerald of Ormond Beach, FL, Eric Turner & wife, Tracey of DeLand, FL, Joseph Carr & wife, Taeler of Moran, KS and Derrick Carr of Moran, KS 6 Great Grandchildren: Selena, Brent & Brook Turner, Zack & Justin Wiggins and Andersyn Carr She was preceded in death by her mother, Faith Kattenhorn, and great-grandson, Austin Wiggins. VISITATION: 6:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola, Kansas FUNERAL SERVICE: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the Welda United Methodist Church. BURIAL: Welda Cemetery, Welda, Kansas MEMORIALS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: The Jean Carr Memorial Fund which will be used to create a special room at Windsor Place for families to be near their loved ones during their final days. Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .