Carol Jean Nelson

Carol Jean Nelson obituary

Carol Jean Nelson

Carol Nelson Obituary

Visit the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home - Pickerington website to view the full obituary.
Carol Jean Nelson, 75, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on November 10, 2025. Born on September 28, 1950, to the late Hoyt and Wilma Watkins.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Michael) Etherington and Jessica Branam; grandchildren, Chistine Gray (Anthony Brannon), Myles Etherington, Bryce Etherington, and Azalya Etherington; greatgrandchildren, Nicholas, Gabriel , and Bryleigh; brother-in-law Paul Holden; and many loved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger L. Nelson; sister, Donna F Holden; and son-in-law, Gary Branam.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to donations in Carol's name to Pink Ribbon Good, https://www.pinkribbongood.org/donate

DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington, has been entrusted with helping the family through this difficult time. Online condolences may be made at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home - Pickerington

550 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH 43147

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