Carolyn "Sue" Prince

Carolyn "Sue" Prince was born November 11,1941 in Maryville, Missouri to Charles Carter and Lois (Linville) Carter. Sue graduated from Independence High School and went on to the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, where she received a degree in Nursing. During her nursing career, she worked in family practice, as well as in hospitals and psychiatric wards. She was an exceptional nurse due to her nurturing nature.

Sue met her husband, Del Prince, in Dallas, Tx and they married on June 4, 1966. The couple made their family home in Arlington, Tx where they raised their two daughters. Following her retirement, Sue and Del moved to Independence, Kansas to be close to her father. Sue is described by her friends as being the sweetest of the sweet, very giving, a bright light, full of positivity, giggly, smiley and full of love.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Survivors include, two daughters; Nicole and husband, Darryl Abrahamson, of Johnstown, CO and Pam and husband, Brendan Carroll, of Denton, TX; five grandchildren, WeBu and wife, Megan Findley-Carroll, India and Zella Carroll, and Marlo and Charley Abrahamson, as well as, five great-grandchildren, Pax, Nova, Oryn and Luka Findley-Carroll, and Tyrone Bell.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 1st United Methodist Church, 200 S Penn Ave, Independence, Kansas.  Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, in Independence, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions to Independence Historical Museum & Arts Center https://www.independencehistoricalmuseum.org/ or A.W.O.L Human Society https://www.independenceks.gov/474/Animals-With-Our-Love-AWOL-Humane-Societ in lieu of flowers.

Services have been entrusted to the care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel Crematory.