Carolyn Grace Overfield
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Carolyn Grace Overfield, 74, of Raytown, MO passed away March 4, 2024. Celebration of life service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Southview Baptist Church, Raytown, MO. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00am.
Carolyn Grace (Scott) Overfield was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1949 in Sullivan County, MO. Two minutes younger than her twin sister Marilyn, she was the 4th of 5 children born to Clifford and Alene Scott. Carolyn grew up on the family farm, helping with the horses, pigs, and dogs. Carolyn attended Grundy R-V and was active in chorus, marching band, and basketball. She graduated in 1967 and soon after moved to Kansas City with her sister Marilyn. In Kansas City she worked for Hallmark Cards. A mutual friend introduced her to the love of her life; Larry Overfield and they were married on 05/17/1969. They built a life together in Raytown Missouri, raising their two sons Lance and Scott. This past May they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Carolyn enjoyed being a den mother, room mother, and choir booster for her boys. She made sure her boys were raised in the church. Carolyn was an excellent seamstress, fabulous baker of cinnamon rolls, a talented gardener, and devoted servant of the Lord. Carolyn was a loving wife, incredible mother, proud grandmother, beloved sister and caring aunt.
She was preceded in death by: father, Clifford Scott; mother, Alene Scott; brother, Dale Scott; and nephew, Mark Scott (Dale’s son).
Survivors include: husband, Larry Overfield; son, Lance Overfield (Nancy); son, Scott Overfield (Kim Ranville); grandchildren, Maggie, Nash, and John Overfield, Lexi and Scott Overfield; sisters, Lois Brattin, Marilyn Ahring; brother, Don Scott (Marilyn); and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to:
St. Luke’s Hospice House Link: https://give.saintlukeskc.org/give, The Alzheimer’s Association Link: https://act.alz.org/site, or Southview Baptist Church, 8015 Sterling Ave Raytown, MO 64138.
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Larry, Lance and family – I was sorry to learn of Carolyn’s passing. I know for many years she had generously supported her family in your Scouting activities as well as Larry’s career in the Army CID and Raytown PD. I am grateful for her sharing you with those who benefitted from your participation and leadership in Scouts and in your service to country and community. I pray for peace to each of you, as you know with certainty that she leaves a legacy of love to all of you.
as an only child cousin carolyn and her siblings have always been my extended family many holidays spent together she will be missed so much
Larry
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Wife Carolyn .
Our prayers go out to you and your Family .
Larry,
Sorry for your loss. Did not hear about this until too late to attend. let us know if there is anything you need.
So sorry to hear the news of your wife’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Larry
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Steve and Vicki Thompson