Carolee V. Shands (nee Hyde) entered into rest on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Frank Shands; loving mother James “Mike” McMorris, Jan (late Harry) Klahs and the late Sandra “Sue” (late Dave) Lee; cherished grandma of David (JoAnn), Doug (Sheryl), Lisa (Larry) and great-grandma of Amber, Kristy (Ryan), Courtney (Jason), Kyle (Haylee), Jason (Lauren), Nick (Peighton) and great-great-grandma of Andrew, Savanna, Brady, Carter, Blaine, Blake and baby Elliot; our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Memorial visitation at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd on Friday April 4, from 10:30 a.m. until time of service 12:30 p.m. burial Shepherd Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Vitas Hospice appreciated https://www.vitas.com/locations-search/st-louis.
Sincere condolences 🙏
My aunt, Carolee Shands, a one-of-a-kind woman, has left many of us with so many feelings especially lots of love and respect. I miss her so much.
My Aunt Carolee had the best sense of humor and a great laugh to go with it. She may have invented the gin bucket, which lives on.
I remember as a little girl traveling with my grandad (Bill Shands) and staying at her house, so many good memories. She was very loved. Sending lots of love to the family.
I’m sitting here going through the many fond memories of my Grandma. I think what I’ll remember most is a special “something” she had that made her such a great person. I’ve been fortunate to have a lifetime to witness how that “something” special was passed on to my mom (Sue) and aunt Jan.
One of the many whom have touched my life. She loved to dance and scare those tending her by saying watch this. LoL she will be missed but never forgotten! ♥️