Carolyn Shea

Carolyn Frances Shea, 88, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Friday, Oct. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11 am Friday at the church, where a rosary recitation will be at 10:30 am.

Carolyn was born Oct. 11, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to LeRoy and Willella Caswell. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Shea on Feb. 12, 2013 and grandson, Matthew Shea, Jr. in 2019. Survivors include her five children, Michael (Ranell) Shea, Steven (Sharon) Shea, Matthew (Kelly) Shea, Mary Pat (Kevin) Nachbar, and Patrick (Suellen) Shea; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Carolyn dedicated countless hours to the pro-life movement while working for Right to Life for 30 years. The pro-life movement was near to her heart. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Advice and Aid Crisis Pregnancy Center, 11644 W. 75th St., #4d, Shawnee, KS 66214 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, KS 66203.

Events

Funeral Ceremony

Start Date: October 8, 2021, 11:00 am
End Date: October 8, 2021, 12:00 am
St. Joseph Catholic Church
11311 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-631-5983

Rosary

Start Date: October 8, 2021, 10:30 am
End Date: October 8, 2021, 12:00 am
St. Joseph Catholic Church
11311 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-631-5983

Visitation

Start Date: October 8, 2021, 10:00 am
End Date: October 8, 2021, 11:00 am
St. Joseph Catholic Church
11311 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-631-5983

Final Resting Place

St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
61st & Quivira Rd.
Shawnee, KS