Carolyn Elaine Lancaster

Carolyn Elaine Lancaster obituary, Paragould, AR

Carolyn Elaine Lancaster

Carolyn Lancaster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett on Jan. 7, 2026.
Carolyn Elaine Lancaster, daughter of the late William Troy Waddell, Sr. and Ethel Rae Foster, was born January 23, 1957, and departed this life on January 01, 2026, at her home in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 68 years.

Survivors include:

Her husband: Willian Lancaster Sr. of Paragould, Arkansas

Sons: William (Neisey) Lancaster, Jr., and Brian Lancaster both of Paragould, Arkansas

Daughter: Lisa Lancaster of Paragould, Arkansas

Ten grandchildren: Patience Lancaster, Tyler Lancaster, Andrea (Will) Tisdale, Zander Lancaster, Conner Lancaster, Izaih Flowers, Zachariah Flowers, Armani Flowers, Franchone Harris, Essence Banks, Jasmine Woodard, Ashley Woodard, and nine great-grandchildren.

Two brothers: Troy Waddell and Gary Waddell.

Three sisters: Shirley Waddell, Debbie Tijerina, and Brenda Morales.

Along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Carloyn's greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren. Carolyn worked many years at Southland C-9 school in Cardwell, MO where she made life long friends. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and her love for her family and friends. Carolyn also had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and always encouraged her children and grandchildren to turn to Christ when faced with life's struggles, whether it was with jobs, relationships, or finances. She would always tell them to pray and ask God to help them through all their problems. Carolyn will be missed by so many people, but we know this isn't goodbye, this is until we see you again in Paradise.

Carolyn's funeral will be Saturday, January 10, 1:00 P.M. at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett with Reverend Terry Vaughn officiating . Burial will follow in the Cardwell Cemetery.

The visitation will begin at 11:00 and continue until service time at 1:00.

Honored to serve as pallbearers: Billy Lancaster, Brian Lancaster, David Boudreau, Tyler Lancaster, Conner Lancaster, Jacob George and Zander Lancaster.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett

115 South Bypass 115 Highway 412 P.O. Box 604, Kennett, MO 63857

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