Carolyn Adams Phillippe, born April 11, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, to Harold Martin Adams and Helen Harriett Adams née Aiken, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was pre- deceased by her parents and her younger brother, John W Adams. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Ross Phillippe, her nephew, Leo McDonald and his wife Sandy, her beloved dogs Cricket and Willy, and many friends of long standing.
Carolyn graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1961. She participated in many activities there including cheerleading and National Honor Society. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965 where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Pi Lambda Theta education honor society. She held a Master of Science degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Carolyn began her professional life as a teacher. Later, she joined the insurance industry real estate investment field with Traveler’s Insurance, was Vice President of Triad Capital Advisors, and formed her own company, CAP Real Estate Appraisal Services. For thirty years, Carolyn served the Affordable Housing community as an appraiser and market analyst for various lenders and investment groups. Being a “stickler” for detail her work was highly regarded, and she remained active until a few weeks before her death.
Carolyn was an avid and enthusiastic hostess, often hosting parties and entertaining events at her lovely home and garden. Her family and many friends can – and do – tell stories of beautifully planned parties and dinners. She was always involved in the planning of reunions for her Shawnee Mission East classmates. Family and friends will sorely miss Carolyn and her unforgettable infectious laugh.
A celebration of life is planned for June 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM at The Martin Event Space, 13440 Holmes Road, Martin City (KCMO) 64145. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to UnCoverKC (https://uncoverkc.org/donate) or Great Plains SPCA (https://www.greatplainsspca.org/donate/#tribute).
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