Carol Bodiford

Carol E. Bodiford, 78, of Olathe, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Carol was born December 3, 1936, in Olathe and was a lifelong resident of the community. Carol was a member of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mildred Drews, her husband, Cleo, of 52 years; and two brothers Duane Drews and Loren Drews, both of Olathe. She is survived by two sons, Gregg and his wife Shannon, Louisburg, KS, and Robert of Centerville, KS; two grandchildren, Abbey and Matthew, and one great grandson, Masen, all of Louisburg; a sister Eleanor and a brother Charles; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Carol graduated from Olathe High School and shortly thereafter started working for Sears until she retired in 1999. It was the Sears store at the Plaza where she met her husband Cleo. Together they had a son, Gregg, and Carol gained a stepson, Robert. Carol's biggest joy was the time she spent with her grandbabies, especially her great grandson, Masen. He was her pride and joy. Carol loved gardening, spending time with her family, friends and neighbors and shopping with her granddaughter. Carol was very active in her church and loved her church family.

Memorials are suggested to the Olathe Medical Center Hospice House. Visitation will be held Monday, November 30, 6:00-8:00pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 1 at 10:000am at the funeral home with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery in Olathe.




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