Carolyn Lanham

LANHAM Carolyn Lanham, age 69, of Grove City, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. She was born on January 4, 1942 to the late James Edward and Thelma Irene (Barcus) Willis, in Radnor a small town near Delaware. Married Paul Edward Lanham on July 9, 1960 her husband of 45 years. He died in 2006. Carolyn had resided in Croton, Centerburg, Sedalia, and Grove City. She is survived by children, Carla (Michael) Smock, Scott (Rhonda) and James (Enas) Lanham; grandchildren, Joshua Michael Smock, Taylyn, Aubrey, and Eden Lanham; sisters, Maxine Brown and Margaret Wright. Carolyn graduated from Hartford High School in 1960 as Class President. She gave her heart to the Lord in service to children's' church ministry in various independent Baptist churches. This ministry included chalk talks, Bible messages, music and puppets. When called to this ministry, she was also called to awaken her fellow citizens to the loss of their Constitutional liberties. She received a "Freedom Award" from deceased Honorable Congressman Larry McDonald whose life was taken by the Russians on Korean Flight 007. She was noted for many articles and letters to the editor for various publications and speaking engagements. As well as giving her opinion on the local radio shows. A special thanks goes out to HomeReach Hospice, the Kobacher House, as well as to family and friends for their support and prayers. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, with Pastor Dan Scarberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Trenton Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.