Ruth Carol Abbott Kellogg

September 25, 1945-May 28, 2023

Ruth Carol Abbott Kellogg was born to Earl and Melba (Spurrier) Abbott in Red Cloud, Nebraska on September 25, 1945.  She passed away at Lawrence Kansas Memorial Hospital on May 28, 2023.

Carol grew up in Smith County, Kansas and attended the Oriole Grade School and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1963. 

Carol was united in marriage to Wendell Walter Kellogg at the Lebanon Christian Church. Wendell and Carol were later divorced.  However, two beautiful children, Christopher and Patricia blessed this marriage.  They were the delight to both of their parents.  They all found Salina, Kansas their home while the children were in school and involved in many activities.

Carol always wanted to be where there was fun.  She moved to Lawrence, the home of her beloved Jayhawks and the Village she loved. 

 Carol found much joy in helping others.  It was no surprise she enjoyed her employment assisting the elderly.  She worked at Retirement Management Company, Arbor Court and Presbyterian Manor.  She also served as Activities Director for Brandon Wood Retirement Center.

Carol also had a calling to be a part of the Greek Life on campus.  This led her to be a House “Mom” to Sigma Chi Fraternity as well as a House “Mom” to The Jewish Sorority at KU.

Carol was strong, determined, smart, witty, beautiful and ambitious.  She possessed these precious traits, but a long history of health issues DID NOT slow her down!

Even as recent as 2019, Carol rented a storage unit in Lawrence, filled it, packed her car and headed to The University of Idaho!  Here she became a Resident Assistant to Delta Delta  Delta and Delta Gamma Sorority. 

In the spring of 2022, Carol received the devastating news that her cancer had returned.  Her wishes were to return home to Lawrence for treatment.  Yes, Lawrence and yes the home of her Beloved Jayhawks.  Carol will be greatly missed by her many friends and her wonderful family.

Carol is survived by her children:    Christopher Robert Kellogg of Newton Kansas

                                                        Patricia Lynn Kellogg of Ogden Utah

                                          Grandson:    Chase Riley Kellogg

                      Great Grandchildren:  Jaspen Kellogg and Zane Kellogg

Carol is proceeded in death by her parents:   Earl and Melba Abbott

                                                               Brothers:   Norman, Morris and baby brother Elmer

Memorial Services and inurnment will be at the Mt Hope Church/Cemetery (North Smith County Kansas) on June 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Prairie Commons Clubhouse, 5121 Congressional Circle, Lawrence, KS 66049, from 10:00 ~ 11:30 am, on June 23, 2023.