According to Melissa Owen, Carrie, her sister, was the most independent and driven woman that she knew.

Carrie was four years older than Melissa, and completed her Master’s at Emporia State University in 18 months - practically unheard of in the 90s. After completing her education, she moved to Wichita to work at PepsiCo. Her work did not separate her from Melissa: the two sisters would take time to shop together, enjoy life together, and were closer than ever before.

“She was very much an introvert, but could be an extrovert herself when need be,” Melissa said. “She was very professional and really prided herself on being professional in whatever position that she held. Very kind-hearted, very giving, she liked animals more than people. She always knew that she didn't want to have kids,

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