Carol Jean Long, 87, of Rosewood, Ohio passed away on February 2, 2022 in her daughter Loris home near Rosewood.
Carol was born on November 12, 1934 one of thirteen children to the late Harry and Clara (Herren) Manahan.
Her two children Lori Long, Joey Long, and granddaughter, Paris Long all of Rosewood, Ohio survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son “Skippy” Carl Richard Long II and twelve siblings.
Carol was a member of the Rosewood United Methodist Church, an avid mushroom hunter, she liked to plant flowers and vegetable and she would can and freeze her produce. She enjoyed raising chickens. Most of all she enjoyed spending time and supporting her children’s interests. She shared Lori’s passion for horses and was a member of Champaign County Ohio Horseman’s Council. She enjoyed riding in Steve and Cindy Glaser’s wagon in the Pony Wagon Days Parades in St Paris. She also shared Joey’s love for baseball, she spent time playing catch with him and was his biggest fan when he made it to major leagues baseball. She enjoyed traveling to his games and watching him play.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, at noon in the Rosewood United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Maurice presiding. Visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the funeral service on Thursday, beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
Donations may be made to the Hospice of Miami County.
Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, St. Paris, Ohio is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com.