Carol Jean McGinnis
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Carol Jean McGinnis, 55, Raytown, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 10, 2021. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Friday, December 17, 2021, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Carol J McGinnis LIVE STREAM LINK. Burial in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Abundant Life Church, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
She was born May 20, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri. However, Carol’s life didn’t truly begin until February 4, 1999, when she and her boyfriend at the time, Matthew McGinnis, met with a pastor to discuss marriage. The pastor emphasized that the picture of marriage is not just another step in the journey of life; it is a representation of the unity between Christ and the Church. The pastor continued explaining the gospel; everyone has broken God’s Law and the price for that is death, but Jesus Christ paid that price by dying for us on the cross. The miracle behind the gospel is that He not only paid that price completely, but He rose again – conquering death. This enables us to conquer death through Him, so we can have eternal life.
Carol and Matt both confessed of their sins that night, and received forgiveness. They walked out of that building with a changed perspective, finally seeing creation for what it was – a signpost pointing back to the Creator. And ten days later, they were granted the gift of representing Christ and the Church through their own marriage; a signpost pointing to our future hope, of uniting with Christ in Heaven and living eternally with Him.
During her walk with The Lord she attended Emmanuel Bible Church of Smithville, First Baptist Church of Adrian, Christ Fellowship of Kansas City and Abundant Life Church of Lee’s Summit. Carol will always be remembered for her Christlike generosity and her servant heart. These qualities were gifts from God, enabling her to bring people together for community and fellowship, loving them as Christ did. She truly lived out her favorite Bible verse: “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Most of all, she loved the Lord with all her heart and it was a true joy for her to introduce Him into other’s lives.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Sharon (Frazell) Schultz. Survivors include; husband of 23 years, Matt McGinnis of the home; daughter, Lauren McGinnis and son, Connor McGinnis of the home; sister, Elizabeth Schultz, Sarasota, Florida; nephew, Gabriel Schultz, Kansas City, Missouri and niece, Maia Schultz, Sarasota, Florida.
Visits: 8
Sending my thoughts, prayers and condolences to your family during this time. I am so sorry for your families loss. Find joy in keeping memories alive for the days to come. She will be with you always and forever.
Sincerely,
Heather Payton
Appleton City, MO.
Matt, Lauren, and Connor,
I am so very sorry to hear this news. You all will remain in my prayers as you navigate the days ahead.
With love,
Liz Romano
Carol was such a dear friend to our family. She had a quiet gentle spirit paired with a great sense of humor and quick wit. My last text from her was a meme about playing a game called Shatner. Her love for the Lord was so strong. I was always encouraged and convicted by her persistence to share her faith with her loved ones over and over to ensure their destiny in heaven. Two of my favorite foods came from Carol’s kitchen to mine, jalapeño dip and little Smokies wrapped in bacon. Forever changed the holiday season with my family ?. I always admired Carol‘s willingness to tell the truth in order to help someone become closer to the Lord. I pray for that type of courage. She will be greatly missed. Although her time here was way too short, she made a difference for the kingdom, she brought so much glory to God. Even reading the posts from Lauren encouraged me knowing that her beloved daughter loves the Lord so much and understands how he is working even in this difficult time. We will miss her sorely but I can’t help but be overjoyed and knowing that she is with the Lord. We love you guys!
I’m sorry for your loss. Carol will be greatly missed. I remember the summer in 86 she came out to live with three rowdy guys it was fun having a little sister for the summer. Distance may have kept us apart physically but she will always have a warm spot in my heart. Love and prayers to the family in this time of loss.
Carol was such a wonderful kind gentle woman. She was a bright person in a dark world. She was a pillar of strength in a time in my life when I needed it. Her courage and love were unending. She taught me so much on compassion and truth. Thank you friend for your faithfulness to Christ Jesus! You will be forever missed until we meet again! We are praying for you and your family Matt to be carried by our Heavenly Father during this time.
I’m so sorry for you family’s loss. May God bring solice to you all.
Dear Matt, I remember how you & Carol came to believe! You said the sky was bluer, all creation was more beautiful. I love the way you wrote it. When i pass by the house you lived in, i think of you. You were hospitable. You gave me a card of Jesus holding up a wounded man I remember you both. I am saddened for you & your children. But for carol… Wow!! We will see her again. Can’t wait!!! Love, Rita White from Emmanuel Bible Church.
Matt, Lauren , Connor.
We are saddened by the news of your loss.We hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace and strength during this time of grief, our most sincere condolences.
Carol was one of my very best friends. There’s very few people in life that most of us can share everything with or when something happens , good or bad, we rush to tell that person. Carol was that friend for me. She was sometimes like a 2nd mom, sometimes like an older sis, and always like a best buddy.
We met when my first child was 3 months. She took an immediate interest in my role as a mother as she was expecting her first child, Lauren. We ended up talking for a couple hours that day about our new relationship with Christ and our firstborn, as my son slept in her arms. I felt the genuine love of a friend from that first moment. I felt the genuine love from her for my children and their walk with Christ as well. I just felt like I had known her forever. We went on to share all the years of mothering newborns, toddlers and teens together and even into the 20s. So many storms she weathered with me over the years. I couldn’t of done it without her.
We made many fun memories for 21 years. A favorite saying of hers when I was down was “ Hey, you want to hear something funny?” I always ended up laughing about whatever it was because she was great at describing things, and finding the humor in them. I so appreciate that now looking back. I see now that was another way she ministered to me. She was quick witted and so smart. So many laughs shared.
I kept seeing her silly faces on the slideshow above her casket and I know she would of gotten the greatest kick out of that, Matt. She really would of.
Matt, Connor, Lauren, Beth, Mya, Gabe, Christina, Matt’s brother, and so many others she mentioned and who I saw on the live stream she spoke of hundreds of times over the years. She loved you guys fiercely. You were the light of her life. And, Beth I know you said you were stubborn, but she loved everything about her little sister. Even your stubbornness! I think she knew you would use that for amazing things. You brought her much joy, too. The last times I spoke with her she couldn’t wait to tell me some great news about you! She was just full of joy and everything was right in her world with family. I never got to have that last conversation with her, but I know she was so happy.
Lauren and Connor, I’m so proud of who you are. You gave your mom the greatest joy. The greatest purpose. I see so many wonderful things ahead for you. She would want you to continue growing in your Faith and be that light that she taught you to be. You fulfilled her greatest joy. She couldn’t of topped being a Christ follower, mother, or wife with any other experience left in life to do. She got to do it all.
Matt, she spoke of you with the highest honor. You were the best husband possible to her. Year after year she spoke of your steadfast patience and love for her and the kids. She felt very, very loved by you. She also loved your mom very much. Spoke often of her kindness.
Mya and Gabe, she loved you like you were her own. You guys made her so proud.
Losing her on earth has left a huge hole. I grieve so much with you guys. I’m so grateful to have had such a strong friendship with someone who knew me so well and loved me anyhow. I miss her deeply.
I pray for God to send a peace that only He can to your hearts. I pray he eases your grief with love of friends and family and brings more Godly people into your life to to help carry this burden of sadness. I pray for restored hope in the unseen. We love you guys and we are here anytime you need us.
We are so sorry. The short time we participated in the small group associated with Abundant Life, we really really loved Carol. Such a sweet person, and one who totally loved Jesus. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pray God will give you strength during this time of loss
It wasn’t until fairly recently that I (accidentally) learned of Carol’s battle. I’m still in shock and think about her every single day. It doesn’t seem as her being gone is real.
I watched the video of her service and watching the strength of Lauren, was watching Carol. Seeing Beth , I wanted to reach through the TV and let her lay her head on my shoulder, I can’t imagine the sadness and disbelief of this time in their lives.
I’ve known Carol since 5th grade, even then and through our teenage and adult lives, Carol was always that person that you could count on, she was always there, always.
I love her and miss her. As time went by, we kept in touch but now realizing not nearly enough.
I pray for her and to her in my nightly prayers and sometimes during the day when I’m thinking of her.
No one can be mad that she’s in heaven, where I know she was needed more , to know that we cannot text her or call or mail her a card is a huge struggle but I know she’s smiling and giving a description of her brighter, colorful new life and reminding us that she’s okay. Sometimes this helps and sometimes it hurts.
May her family and friends know she will never ever be forgotten, that she will always be missed and that she and they will always be in so many thoughts and prayers from soooo many people. Carol was and still is the brightest, goofiest gem I’ve ever known and now she shines more brightly.
I love you Carol Sue and thank you for just being you.
I was shocked and greatly saddened to learn yesterday of Carol’s passing. I am sorry I didn’t learn the news in time to honor her in person before she passed and at her memorial service. She has been a friend since the day we met at St Mary’s, some 42 years ago, and we were able to spend countless hours over the years laughing together, driving everywhere together, cheering each other in the good times and consoling each other in the bad, and talking in person or via phone. In later years, we spent more of our time together catching up, as our lives went in different directions – Carol married and raised a gorgeous family, and I migrated all over the country with my job. Our get togethers were less frequent, but that core friendship never faded. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without her in it… I’ll miss her wacky sense of humor, her quick wit, her caring and compassion and her stories of family and friends. No get together was ever complete until we caught up on our families. Over the years I got to hear her hopes and dreams and love for her family shine out, and it was truly beautiful to see. My sincere condolences to you all.