Gifford, Carolyn Sue (nee McKinney), passed away, Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the age of 87.

Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Bill Gifford. Dear mother of  Terry Gifford, Jimbo Gifford, Sandy Warner and the late Scotty Gifford and Ricky Gifford. Loving grandmother of Aimee, Deana, Waylon, Josh, Joey, Melissa, Amanda, Lexxy and the late Jason. Great-grandmother of Kiara, T.J., Kayonna, Landon, Kayla, Elizabeth, Alysia, Anthony, Suzie, Caroline, Eleanor, A'Riyah, Annabell, Kennedy, Chevy, Paisley and Jace. Great-great-grandmother Kayomiee, C.J. and Kayaira. Our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Services: A roadside will be held at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lafayette Church of Christ Food Pantry . Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.