Carolyn Frances (Adams) Gentry

Carolyn Frances (Adams) Gentry, 75, of Kansas City North, and formerly of Laurie, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018, at NorthCare Hospice House with her daughter Karen at her side. Carolyn was born October 16, 1942, in Fulton, Mo., the daughter of Frank E. and Mary Pauline (Sampson) Adams. Along with her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Gentry; a sister, Mary Louise Mealy; as well as her three beloved Scotties: Angus, Jock and Maddie. Carolyn owned the first answering service in Johnson County, Kan., and retired as the owner of an American Family Insurance agency in Stanley, Kan. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, Mo., attended St. Andrew the Apostle in Gladstone, Mo. and was a member of the Osage Community Elks Lodge. Survivors include her children, Kathryn Casadei (Roger), Karen Manning (Roy) and Russell Gentry (Lona); grandchildren, Desiree Stephens, Angela Brooks, Heath Brooks, Madelyn Motsinger, Taylor Gentry and Allie Gentry; and seven great- grandchildren. She also leaves siblings, Earl Adams (Ann), Emmett Adams and Brenda Bowen; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 22, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 North Antioch, Gladstone, Mo. Graveside services will follow at 5:00 p.m., at Steedman Cemetery in Steedman, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to NorthCare Hospice House, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Arrangements are under the direction of Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228.