Carolyn Rae Colby Obituary
We bid farewell to Carolyn Rae Colby (Coffeyville, Kansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 8, 2025 at the age of 82. Carolyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn Rae Colby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Andrew Newell and Wanda Irene Phelan Vick; her brother-in-law Esco Taylor; her aunt Loa Faye; and her uncle Vern Patee.
She is survived by: her husband David Colby of Coffeyville Kansas; her children, Kelly Rotolo (Sally) of Liberal, Shawn Rotolo-Utz of Overland Park and Brandee Colby of Independence; her grandchildren, Nicholas Rotolo (Michelle) of Liberal, Hannah Rotolo (Craig Vedder, Jr.) of Lenexa, Landon Rotolo-Utz of Tempe Arizona, Spencer Rotolo-Utz of Tempe Arizona, Justin Colby-Hanna (Lacie) of Broken Arrow, Jacob Colby-Hanna of Coffeyville, Anniston Colby of Independence, Britain Colby of Independence and Caleigh Colby of Independence, Kansas.; her great grandchildren, Israel Rotolo of Liberal, Bailie Rotolo of Wichita, Emmaleigh Rotolo of Liberal, Kynadi Good Colby-Hanna of Broken Arrow, Stillen Colby-Hanna of Broken Arrow and Carter Oxley of Broken Arrow; Gaynal Taylor of Warrensburg, Missouri..
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM and on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM. A burial will be held on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Restlawn Cemetery (8955 US-83, Liberal, KS 67901). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are suggested to Amy Caulkins Treatment Account at the Animal Clinic of Southeast Kansas Veterinarian of Coffeyville, Kansas or Liberal Humane Society of Liberal, Kansas in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 West 2nd Street Liberal, Kansas, Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.hornungfuneralhome.com.
