Birth date: Jan 28, 1947 Death date: Dec 27, 2020
Carol Eileen Nelson (nee Gest), age 73, of Amherst passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a long-standing illness. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio on January 28, 1947 to Ruth and Clyde Gest. Carol Read Obituary
To the family of Carol, this is a long time old friend Jack. Just found out she has left. I loved spending time with her and her horses. I use to take Rawhide out several time a week for a ride. Carol instilled the horse bug in me back then, and I now have a little grass and a couple of horses myself. Great woman will be thought of often. Loved her
Mrs. Nelson allowed my dream of becoming a "horseman" to come true. In the mid-80s she answered my knock on her door when I stopped to ask if I could pet a horse. That started it all for me. I joined her 4-H club and my life changed forever. She made my life so much better. I am so glad that she and I reconnected recently. I am SOOO saddened to hear of her passing. Sending love to her family and friends. Thank you for everything Mrs. Nelson!!
Thanks for the memories Carol. You will be missed and may your family have peace and hold close to there memories.
Love Susie Krupp Socha
I was extremely shocked and sad; when I found out that Carol passed away on Sunday. I got the news after I saw the announcement on the Amherst, Ohio Facebook page. She was my bus driver; when I was in seventh grade. We became very good friends with each other rather quickly, and it was also a very big joke between us that her birthday was on the day before mine.
My prayers are with Carol's family. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend for many years. When we moved in next door, we were so excited to becoming friends. This friendship has lasted a lifetime even though we did not get to see each other often. I will never forget all the good times we had. Rest in peace, Carol. You will be missed very much.
Everyone who was in some way connected to Carol were blessed in their relationship with her. She gave of herself in so many ways, even despite the many obstacles she herself endured and overcame. She was a very early supporter of Lorain county Ohio Horsemens chapter developing, and helped clear trails at Charlemont. Carol had a heart for people, horses, and critters. She helped the broken heal. She had a warm presence and kind spirit. Her hospitality was known by many, two and four footed , and will be sorely missed. Her Feb/March Saddlebag party was always a hit, and we loved the “indoor parking” arrangements she made in her arena! Riding with Carol is a treasure to be remembered, for she made you first in many ways. One year I had a church youth group of kids who had never experienced riding a horse. Carol helped provide horses and walkers, and they got a free lesson as well. A wonderful memory for many. She fought many health battles, but her strength and fortitude inspired us. She persevered and even amazed us with her self taught building skills, taking on huge remodeling projects. Her home and barns are the canvases of her creativity. But most of all, we mourn the loss of her friendship. She set the bar high. Praying for all her family and friends, and trail sisters. Judy Budi
I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing, she was such a good friend. Altho' not a member of the Saddle Bags, I rode many miles with her and the 4-H group we were advisors of. My sympathy to her family, she was a great person always there to help those in need or just for a good time, like attending the beagle club steak frys and the dancing afterward. She love to clog and was good at it. Her talents were beyond compare and will be enjoyed by many in years to come. Sincerely, Karen Zvosechz
I lived next to Carol and the kids for years when they lived on Park Ave. I babysat the kids for years. I loved spending time with Carol and talking. She was like a big sister to me. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
She would always Brighten up my day when she would come into the restaurant the sweetest person and she will be missed dearly
Carol helped me fulfill my life long dream. At my age of 50 years old, Carol gave me the joy of riding properly. Wisdom and love for her horses, especially MC, inspired me and lifted me. Thank you Carol. I will never forget our time together.
