Dodge City – Carol Ann Longton, 79, died December 18, 2018 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City.  She was born on April 30, 1939 in Little River, the daughter of Seth Payne and Edna Sue (Greenback) Osborn.

As an infant, Carol moved to Fort Dodge with her family and later to Dodge City.  Carol graduated from Dodge City High School in 1957.  She went on to further her education at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, graduating with an Associate's Degree in 1959.  On November 6, 1960, she was united in marriage to Jerry Longton in Dodge City.  He preceded her in death on April 4, 2010.

Carol was a daycare provider for many years.  She was also a farm wife, helping Jerry with the family farm.  Carol always felt her main purpose in life was to be a wife, mother, and grandmother, which she did with love.  Her family and her church were very important to her.  Carol was a dedicated prayer warrior, praying faithfully for her family, church family and anyone who needed it.  She was also a long time American Red Cross blood donor, donating many gallons over her life.

She was a member of the New Creation Christian Church of Dodge City.

Carol is survived by four daughters, Deborah Longton, Barbara Norton and husband Kevin, and Jan Longton all of Dodge City and Beverly Weber and husband Rick of Waukomis, Oklahoma; a brother, Chester Osborn of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Eric Norton of Los Angeles, California, Zach Norton of Manhattan, Shelby, Reid, and Rhett Weber all of Waukomis, Oklahoma; a great grandson, Wyatt Byrd of Enid, Oklahoma; and her nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry; and a sister, Evelyn Kessinger.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Mr. Randy Weece, Mr. Larry Williams and Mr. Jeff Hiers presiding.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City.  Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday December 21, 2018 from Noon to 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00PM.  Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.