Columbus, OH — Carol Lynn Shuman, 73, of Plain City, Ohio, formerly of Hilliard, Ohio, died Oct. 14, 2020, after a long courageous battle with C.O.P.D.

She was retired from the City of Columbus and was a member of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.

She was an avid genealogist, enjoyed gardening, and a true lover of animals, especially horses. A day didn’t go by that she wasn’t watching the Young and the Restless.

She is survived by her daughters, Kelly (Don) Lodge and Kari Balalioui; brothers, Robert K. (Kathy) Nichols Jr. and Steve (Lisa) Nichols; sister, Cyndi Brunette; granddaughter, Carly Lauren Cook, niece, Kimberly (Sean) McAuley; red-headed step-child, Jessica Miller; and many loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Carlyn (Reed) Nichols; and step-father, Lauren Dean Smith.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Tuesday (Oct. 20) at Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026 from 5-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarship fund in memory of Carol Shuman.

Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to share your condolences with the family.