Carolyn Dunn, age 78, passed away on November 6, 2026, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, KS. She was born on September 11, 1948, in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Jay W. and Naoma (Hayden) Rundell.
Carolyn and her family moved to Ulysses, Kansas, in 1955, where she spent her childhood and made many cherished memories. She attended Grant County Rural High School, graduating with the Class of 1966. Following graduation, she continued her education at Dodge City Community College and later attended Fort Hays State University. She went on to work at River Bend Feedyard. On October 26, 1974, she married the love of her life, Don Russell Dunn in Hudson, Kansas.
She was a faithful member of Shelton Memorial Christian Church, where her faith was an important part of her life. She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures and had a variety of interests that brought her joy throughout the years. She loved square dancing, was an avid reader, and enjoyed photography. She had a special appreciation for nature and wildlife and was involved with the World Wildlife Federation Charity. One of her favorite pastimes was watching and feeding the birds that visited her home. She found peace and happiness in their presence and took great pleasure in caring for them.
Carolyn is survived by her son, James Dunn and wife Kara of Mound City, KS; siblings, Bobbi Bynum of Eufaula, Al, Robbin Collum and husband Jess, of Ulysses, Lyle Rundell and wife Debbie, of Wichita, KS, Tamra Rundell of Ulysses, and Hugh Rundell and wife Lisa, of Lawrence, KS; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don Dunn; brother, Gus Rundell; brother-in-law, C.W. Bynum; sister-in-law, Tami Rundell; niece, Suzanna Frederick; nephew, Jacob Collum and stepson, David Dunn.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Shelton Memorial Christian Church, Ulysses, Kansas with Pastor Casey Chapman and Tamra Rundell officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, November 9, from 2:00PM until 8:00PM at Garnand Funeral Home, Ulysses. Memorials may be given to Shelton Memorial Christian Church Scholarship Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
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