Carolyn Roberta Seeck (nee Dodge), born Oct. 26, 1928 in St. Elmo, AL, passed away Aug. 16, 2016 at the age of 87 in Lenexa, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph T. Seeck and daughter Janice Wesley. She is survived by daughters Valerie Miller and Sharon Barkin; son-in-law William Miller; granddaughters Amy Miller and Kirsten Barkin; grandsons Brent Miller and Zachary Barkin; and granddaughter-in-law Anya Miller. A long-time resident of Elmhurst, IL and Bella Vista, AR, she was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother. As a young woman, Carrie worked as a switchboard operator and bookkeeper. She served as an Area Director of the Girl Scouts. She was active in the Episcopal altar guild, the Daughters of the King, and her church community. She was a member of the Embroiderer’s Guild and was an accomplished seamstress and avid reader. Her passions included gardening, bird and cloud-watching, dancing with her husband and visiting the state parks to enjoy fall colors. She will be remembered for her strong faith, warm smiles and loving hugs.

Services

A memorial will be held at 3 p.m. Mon. Aug. 22 at Covenant Place of Lenexa, KS, 8505 Pflumm Rd. Our Savior Episcopal Church in Elmhurst, IL, will conduct a burial service at Chapel Hill Gardens in Oak Brook Terrace, IL (date to be determined).

Contributions

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Theodore’s (Memo: Carrie Seeck Organ Fund) at 1001 Kingsland Rd., Bella Vista, AR 72714.