Carrie L. Ansel, 99, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009. She was born December 8, 1909 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Doyle and Betty Sisemore. She was a homemaker and founding member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Wichita, Kansas.
Carrie was preceded in death by husband, Tracy S. Ansel, Sr., and son, Tracy S. Ansel, Jr.
Those surviving include; grandson Steve (Angie) Ansel, granddaughter Rebecca (Randy) Newberry; great-grandsons, Dustin (Lynda) Newberry and Derek (Sarah) Newberry, Kellen Stewart; great-granddaughter, Ali Stewart; eleven great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Doris Houston & Wilma Sisemore; special friends, Nancy Crandall and Marilynn Smith.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Services were led by Father Steve Mues, Rector, St. Stephens Episcopal Church.
Following the church service, entombment in Mission Chapel Mausoleum, located on the grounds of Old Mission Cemetery, took place with the family present.
To honor the life of Carrie, the family has suggested memorial contributions be made in her name to the church she helped found, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 7404 E. Killarney Place, Wichita, Kansas.