Cover photo for Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey's Obituary
Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey Profile Photo
In Memory Of
Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey
1937 2020

Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey

August 16, 1937 — August 11, 2020

Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisville and was a member of Edwardsville United Methodist Church. Carolyn had many interests that included bowling, golf, snow skiing, and playing cards.

She was born on August 16, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Kathleen (Hardin) Wright. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lindsey; son, Daniel Kays; daughter-in-law, Anita Kays; brothers, Leon and Mark Wright; and brother-in-law, Harry Summers.

Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Terri Kruer (Jeff), Sherri Lynn (Dwayne), and Kathy Dorsch (Bill); sister, Nancy Summers; and grandchildren, Colton Kays, Kelsey Kruer, Jacob Kruer, Dave Dorsch, and Lindsey Dorsch.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Monday after 10:00 a.m. Her funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday in the chapel at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.

Contributions in Carolyn's memory may be made to Edwardsville United Methodist Church (4830 SR 62, Georgetown, IN 47122).

Please consider sharing a memory of Carolyn or leaving a special message for her family using the "Share Memories" section below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey, please visit our flower store.
Tribute Slides

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, August 16, 2020

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

Service

Monday, August 17, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

Interment

Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

2778 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

Celebrating The Life Of
Carolyn Ruth (Wright) Kays Lindsey
Buy Book

A beautifully bound keepsake book filled with memories and condolences from family and friends.

Share Your Memory

Contribute your memory to the online guestbook to be featured in this unique keepsake book.

Guestbook




Visits: 14

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree