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Carlene Theden Anderson
Jan 07, 1958 - Dec 07, 2024

Carlene Theden Anderson, age 66, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024.

 

Carlene was born on January 7, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas to Carl and Ruth Theden. She grew up on the family farm in Western Shawnee. She graduated from DeSoto High School in 1976 and the University of Kansas in 1980. She met her husband Gary Anderson at KU and had been a lifelong Jayhawk. After graduation she bravely went across the country to Philadelphia to the Institute for Paralegal Training, Estates and Trusts for several months of intensive training and received her Paralegal Certificate.  She returned to KC to start her working career and Carlene and Gary were married in 1981.  She worked to put him through Law School at UMKC.

 

She was devoted to her children, Alex and Chloe and was so very proud of both of them. She was very involved in the PTA at Prairie Elementary. Both her parents predeceased her. She is survived by her husband Gary Anderson and her children Alex Anderson and Chloe Anderson Fagan.

 

She was known for her holiday baking and holiday dinners and wonderful disposition. She loved gardening and spending time with family and friends. Carlene was proud of her Swedish heritage. She dedicated her time and energy to her community through service at church. She loved animals especially her cats and dogs through the years. She had a wonderful group of friends who supported her even in the most difficult days of Alzheimer’s.

 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 at 1:00 p.m. on December 20, 2024.  The service will also be live-streamed at https://villagepres.org/online.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Village Presbyterian Church or to KU Endowment, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 3012, Kansas City, KS  66160, to benefit Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research (03270) at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Online contributions may be made at www.kuendowment.org/give. Please indicate that donations are in memory of Carlene Anderson.

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Additional Service:
Celebration of Life
Location:
Village Presbyterian Church
Address:
6641 Mission Rd.
City:
Prairie Village
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66208
Date of Service:
Dec 20, 2024
Time of Service:
1:00 pm
Additional Information:
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Condolences

Katherine Newman Dec 09, 2024

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

I want you to know how much I enjoyed knowing Carlene. The trips we took together with our families for spring break were so memorable. She was a joy to know!!

Kaitlin Smith Dec 09, 2024

Family Friend ,Overland Park

Carlene, Gary, Alex, Chloe, There are no words that are enough to describe how much I loved Carlene. She was so special, vibrant, caring, and the best gift giver I’ve ever known. I have earrings and a Dutch oven to prove it, and Jett’s Walt has physically been with us for basically a sold 5 years. He has even been on the boat at the lake. We will honor Carlene during Alex’s wedding, we will spoil Chloe’s daughter with lots of clothes and bows (and I’ll conveniently forget my credit card when I take my dad to the store), and there will never be a time when we are together that we don’t think of her. We love you all! Sincerely, Kaitlin, Garrett, Jett, June, and Walt

Greg Stockhoff Dec 11, 2024

friend ,Kansas city ,Missouri

Gary and Family, So sorry about your loss. I remember when Gary and Carlene had just gotten married and myself and friends moved them into an apartment. Also remember what a character her dad was. God bless you during your time of loss.

Steve Renz Dec 15, 2024

cousin ,Leawood ,Kansas

We are deeply sad to hare of Carlene's passing. We will be out of town on Dec 20 but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Steve and Vickie Renz

Carolyn Eakins Dec 15, 2024

Friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

I Carlene was such a delight! I so enjoyed knowing her through Presbyterian Women and especially our time together sorting through mountains of donations at the Village Church Clothes Closet/ Pantry. I was so saddened by her diagnosis and what the whole family had to go through. My condolences to you.

Don Howell Dec 19, 2024

Gary, We were so sorry to hear of Carlene's passing. You and your family will be in our prayers as you draw strength from each other during this time. I know you have a heart full of good memories and I pray that they will be a comfort to you. Don & Jackie