Carolyn Sue Blenn, 88, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Monday (September 30, 2025) at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
Born December 19, 1936 in Braymer, Missouri, Carolyn was the daughter of William “Willie” and Mary Belle (Bowers) Simkins. She married Galen Dean Blenn on September 2, 1956 in Emmett, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2007.
Faith was an important part of Carolyn’s life. She was a longtime member of the Westmoreland United Methodist Church where she was active with the ladies group serving funeral dinners and had served as treasurer for the United Methodist Women for several years. Carolyn was also a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed the fellowship with the other ladies.
Carolyn loved caring for her family, staying home to raise her children and serving as a Den Mother for the Girl Scouts. She also had worked at Hoffman Pharmacy in Westmoreland and as a telephone operator in St. Marys.
Survivors include her son in law, Jody Decker of Westmoreland, KS; two grandchildren, Chester Decker of Westmoreland, KS and Cristina Decker of Topeka, KS; two great grandchildren, Devin Decker and Kylie Boyce; and several nieces and nephews.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Galen; a son, David Dean Blenn; a daughter, Debra Sue Decker; and her siblings, Helen Mae, Billie Eugene, twins, Anna Vee and Genevieve, Donald, Mary Christine, Robert, Peggy, Reta June, Ivan Lee, Patsy and Charles.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon (October 7, 2025) at 2:00pm at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church with Pastor Bryan McBride officiating. Burial will follow at the Westmoreland City Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening (October 6, 2025) from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Westmoreland United Methodist Church. Please make checks payable to Westmoreland UMC and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547