Carolyn Elaine Russum (Magargee)

Carolyn Elaine Russum, 87, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Carolyn was born to Lamont and Mildred Magargee on July 14, 1935 in Independence, MO. She was a woman of faith, spent many years of her life as the ultimate caregiver and was active within her church at the RLDS Restoration Branch at the Mt. Washington and E. 39th St. congregations. Carolyn met her beloved husband, Gerald at a young age, was married and to this union came five children. She was blessed to be able to stay home and care for them most of their lives. Carolyn was also a talented artist. She enjoyed creating beautiful oil and charcoal paintings of landscapes and creating sketches. Her kind heart and soft spirit will be missed greatly. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Terry Shelton (Steven), Kathy Longanecker (Clay) and Laura McCauley (John); 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She’s preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; son, Gerald Russum Jr. and daughter, Julie Ann Russum-Snider. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 22 from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Funeral service will be at 10am on Saturday, July 23rd at the chapel. Carolyn’s final resting place will be at Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Carolyn’s memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600).