Corinne was born on November 20, 1931, in White City, Kansas, to Earle and Cora (Kamm) Evans. She was the fourth of eleven children and graduated from White City High School.
Corinne was fortunate to find love twice in her life. Her first love was her high school sweetheart, Veryl Dale McCulle, whom she married on July 30, 1952. Tragically, Veryl passed away less than five months later. Though still young, Corinne carried on with strength and resilience, moving to Junction City, Kansas, where she later met her second love, John Spencer Larson Jr. They were married on December 15, 1953, and together raised five children: Spencer Eugene, Jeffrey Lynn, Krystal Ann, Steven Grant, and David Allan Larson.
Family was the center of Corinne’s life. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren, over 30 great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, whom she loved spending time with.
A caregiver at heart, Corinne spent her life caring for others. She was endlessly creative—sewing dance costumes for her daughter and granddaughter, decorating her home with warmth and beauty, and delighting her great-grandchildren with personalized holiday gifts. Her gift wrapping was so beautiful that it was almost a shame to open the presents she gave you. She was also an accomplished gardener, and her property reflected that passion, filled with beautiful blooms and a wide variety of plants that brought joy to all who visited.
Corinne was preceded in death by her parents; her first and second husbands; her son, Spencer Eugene Larson; her brothers, Harold Lloyd Evans, Lawrence Duane Evans, and Earle Gary Evans; and her sisters, Ellouise June Evans and Eloise Earlene Grunwald.
She is survived by her children: Jeffrey Lynn Larson of Saint Mary's, Kansas; Krystal Ann Larson of Maple Hill, Kansas; Steven Grant Larson of Maple Hill, Kansas; and David Allan Larson of Topeka, Kansas; her siblings: Keith Evans, Carol Olsen, Larry Evans, Rosemarie McCreath, and Donald Evans; along with her many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial services to celebrate Corinne’s life will be held Wednesday morning (February 11, 2026) at 11:00 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Road, Wamego, Kansas. Inurnment will be at a later date in Alma City Cemetery.
The family will meet with friends on Wednesday morning (February 11, 2026) from 10:00 until the time of services and following the service until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project. Please make checks payable to the Wounded Warrior Project. Contributions may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.