Carol Lay obituary: Carol Lay's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Carol Joy Lay
1934 - 2021
In Memory Of
Carol Joy Lay
1934 - 2021
She was born January 6, 1934, in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Alice (Layman) Chalker. She graduated from Summersville (MO) High School and attended business school in Springfield, MO.
Mrs. Lay was previously a member of the Wanamaker Baptist Church, of Topeka.
Carol married William Sloan Lay on April 4, 1971 in St. Petersburg, FL. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2012. Survivors include her children, Pat Schultz (Don) of Topeka and Marjorie Alice Smith (Michael) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Jeni Moss, Rachel Schultz, David Schultz, William Smith, and Emma Smith; great-grandchildren Isabelle Bennett, Mason Moss, Aidyn Schultz, and Clayton Schultz. She was preceded in death by her husband William; parents; and brothers Raymond and Douglas Chalker.
Carol enjoyed sewing, dancing, gardening, camping, traveling, KU basketball, reading, and spending time with her family.
Carol was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 11:30 AM at Dove Cremation and Funeral Services Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. There will be a lunch afterwards at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
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She was born January 6, 1934, in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Alice (Layman) Chalker. She graduated from Summersville (MO) High School and attended business school in Springfield, MO.
Mrs. Lay was previously a member of the Wanamaker Baptist Church, of Topeka.
Carol married William Sloan Lay on April 4, 1971 in St. Petersburg, FL. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2012. Survivors include her children, Pat Schultz (Don) of Topeka and Marjorie Alice Smith (Michael) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Jeni Moss, Rachel Schultz, David Schultz, William Smith, and Emma Smith; great-grandchildren Isabelle Bennett, Mason Moss, Aidyn Schultz, and Clayton Schultz. She was preceded in death by her husband William; parents; and brothers Raymond and Douglas Chalker.
Carol enjoyed sewing, dancing, gardening, camping, traveling, KU basketball, reading, and spending time with her family.
Carol was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 11:30 AM at Dove Cremation and Funeral Services Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka. There will be a lunch afterwards at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Carol's family or to share a special memory of Carol, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:30am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Lunch
Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family