CAROL JEAN KIZINE

Mrs. Carol Jean Kizine, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 26, 2012. Funeral services 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5, Word of Life Worship Center, 6800 East 116th Street, Kansas City, MO 64134. Burial in Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, MO. Visitation 10-11 a.m., Saturday, at the church. Carol Jean Webb Kizine was born March 18 to the union of Vera Hazel Washington Webb originally from Columbia, MO, and William Arthur Webb of Tipton, MO. She resided with her parents in Kansas City, Missouri. Carol graduated from Central High School, received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri Columbia and a Master's Degree and Specialist Degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She had a long career in the School District of Kansas City. Initially, Carol taught English Literature, Black Literature, English, and Advanced Composition. In 1974, Carol took an administrative position at the Central Office. Through the years, she held such responsibilities as Coordinator, Instructional Specialist, Research Specialist, Strategic Planning and Instructional Designer, and Division Director. She retired from the District in 1996. During her career, Carol, also worked as a Patient Counselor and Physician Support Assistant at Lakeside Hospital. After leaving the School District, she took jobs with Medical Search Institute and Superior Consultants Holdings Corporation. She also taught at Brown Mackie College. Carol received the Grace of God and love of Jesus Christ at an early age. Carol was baptized with her father and sister in 1959 at West Paseo Christian Church, (now Swope Parkway United Christian). As children she and her family members has experience with Pastor A. J. Rowden at a different location. In 1975, she joined her husband and his family at Evangelistic Center Church after the pastorage of A. J. Rowden, Stanley Crane, Roberta Crane Fitch, John Crane, and Earl Roundtree. There she received many blessings and maintained a testimony to the Greatness of God. In 1974, Carol married James David Kizine. He passed away in July 2009. To their union James David Kizine, Jr., was born. As a mother, she bestowed much love and care upon her son. She greatly appreciated her only and most beloved daughter (in-law), Surita. Her wonderful grandsons are her pride and joy. Carol is fondly remembered by her son James and his wife Surita C. Kizine, three grandchildren: Kendrick, Mikaal, and Darius David Kizine. In addition, Carol Jean Webb Kizine is survived by her sister, Sondra Webb Lewsey (Clement D. Lewsey), two nephews, Clemell (Ayanna) and Chad Lewsey (Raina); and a niece, Sabra Lewsey. She also leaves many great nieces and nephews. In addition, she leaves a fabulous group of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Arr.: Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel, (816) 921-1800.