Carolyn Sue Block

Carolyn Sue (Roper) Block, age 72, of Chanute, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas. Carolyn was born on December 6, 1943 in Joplin, Missouri the daughter of Herschel Admiral and Roberta Jesse (Deck) Roper. Carolyn married Don Duane Coates on June 27, 1964 and they were married for 31 years. Carolyn then married Hobart Gary Block, Sr. on November 25, 1996. They were married for 20 years and he survives her in death. Carolyn graduated from Sarcoxie High School before graduating as a registered nurse from the Burge School of Nursing in 1964 in Springfield, MO. She worked at Ashley Clinic for over 30 years, primarily for Dr. Earl Gehrt. She was a member of the P.E.O. Chapter, DD and the Red Hat Society. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chanute and played a vital role in the church’s youth program. She led the youth group at the church for several years and was also the youth choir director. Carolyn loved music and besides the church youth choir she directed a select choir comprised of high schoolers from various churches in the community called Shenandoah. She also played the piano for The Minute Men Quartet. Carolyn is survived by: Husband: Hobart Gary Block, Sr. Son: Dr. Scott Coates (Robynn) of Chanute and children Sophia and Isabella Daughter: Jaena Greenwood (Greg) of Topeka and children Erin, Garrett and Ryan Step Sons: Hobart Gary Block, Jr (Brenda) of Kansas City and son Gannon Charles M. Block (Lori) of Dodge City and children Elijah, Emily and Charles, Jr. Step Daughters: Heather House (Stephen) of Parsons and children Amia Martinez, Brooke M. Martinez and Mitchell House Sarah L. Marshall (Roy) of McCune and children Nathan Campbell, Nicholas Campbell, Jaylen Marshall, Austin Marshall and Ethan Marshall Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials in have been suggested to P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) local Chapter DD and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.

Carolyn Sue Block

December 6, 1943 - March 18, 2016