Carolyn Lundstrum

(From Midland Cremation Society)

Carolyn Sue Lundstrum, born on October 6, 1940, in Joplin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, at 8:48 AM. She was the beloved daughter of Vilas Crawford Selby and Clara Louise Mansfield.

On February 20, 1960, Carolyn married the love of her life, Jack Lundstrum, in Webb City, Missouri. They shared a life full of love and memories until Jack's passing in 2014. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Jackie Lee Lundstrum, her brothers James Selby and Butch Selby, and her sister Betty Lundstrum.







Carolyn's spirit and love continue through her surviving family: her sister Dorothy Harp of Diamond, Missouri; her son Todd Lundstrum and wife Mindy of Webb City, Missouri; her daughter Tami Myers and husband Rod Myers of Neosho, Missouri; her son Steve Corbin and wife Marilee of Webb City, Missouri; her granddaughter Lexi and husband Michael of Duenweg, Missouri; her granddaughter Chelsie Polston and husband CR of Cabool, Missouri; her granddaughter Kyleigh Clark and husband Darin of Carthage, Missouri; her grandson Kyle Myers and wife Candie of Houston, Texas; her granddaughter Niki Schluterman and husband Curtis of Subiaco, Arkansas; and her step-granddaughter Emily Allen of Webb City, Missouri.

She was the proud great-grandmother to ten cherished great-grandchildren: Evan Counts, Ashton Polston, Max Polston, Madison Kerr, McKinley Banks, Easton Clark, Bentley Clark, Cooper Clark, Chasen Clark, and Kash Williams. Carolyn also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom she adored.

Throughout her life, Carolyn was blessed with many friends, including her best friend of 70 years, Sue Gilliam. She also cherished her neighbors who became dear friends, Dorris Francisco and Toni Neely.

Carolyn will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and her ability to bring joy and warmth into the lives of those around her. Her legacy of kindness and compassion will be carried on by all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at a date to be announced, where friends and family will gather to honor her memory and the beautiful life she lived. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society in Carolyn's name.