Carol Jean Ferrett 76, Lawrence, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 following a battle with leukemia, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Carol was born December 30, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas to Edmon and Betty Harmon Richards. Carol spent her entire life in Lawrence. She worked for many years for King Radio and later for Honeywell when they bought King Radio. Carol married her first love, Gerald Austin. He passed away on April 29, 1973. Carol later married Rex Ferrett on December 16, 1977. Rex passed away on November 10, 2010. Carol loved her little house where she lived for over 40 years. Her favorite activity was taking care of the yard, lottery tickets, reading the newspaper and walking her dogs. Carol is survived by her dog Rudy, a son, Wesley Schmidt and wife Trina of Derby, KS. One sister, Mary Taylor Ward and one brother, Elvis Reed. Two grandsons, Andrew Schmidt of St. Louis, MO and Brandon (Annie) Schmidt of Wichita, KS as well as cousins and friends. Carol was never able to meet her step great grandchildren, but loved hearing about them and watching them grow up. Carol is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Atwood, her father, Edmon Richards, two husbands, and extended family. A celebration of life will be held on April 5, 2025 at 1:30 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas.
My condolences to the family. Carol was a joy to work with. She knew her stuff and kept her lines running.
Rest in peace old card partner…Mike