Carol Sue Lynch

Carol Sue (Ashcraft) Lynch, 78, of Lee’s Summit, passed away May 10, 2018, at home with her husband Leonard at her side. Carol was born April 23, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of James Gilbert and Pauline (Meyer) Ashcraft. Along with her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her step-father, William B. Mill, an infant sister, and grandson, Harrison Rupp.

Carol graduated from Grandview High School and later received her RN degree from Research School of Nursing and BSN degree from Avila College. Her nursing career spanned 30 years, including working in Labor and Delivery at Research Medical Center and many years at Hickman Mills Clinic. Carol served as First Lady of Ararat Shrine Temple in 2001.

Carol leaves her husband of 58 years, Leonard; children, Jeffrey Lynch (Megan) and Jennifer Krysa (Mike); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lynch, Alexander Lynch, Jordan Krysa, Rachael Krysa, Brooke Krysa and Claire Rupp; as well as other family members and many friends who will miss her greatly.

Private burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. A celebration of Carol’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ararat Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund.

Private burial in Floral Hills Cemetery