Carolyn S. Merriman

June 13, 1953 - August 2, 2015

Carolyn S. Merriman, 62 of Zanesville, died 10:10 AM, Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, in Columbus. She was born Saturday, June 13, 1953 in Zanesville, the daughter of Florence (Hill) Norman and the late Curtis Norman. Carolyn married Charles Kent Merriman on Saturday, August 4, 1973. Carolyn retired from Essex Wire/Lear Corporation following many years of service. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She received great joy spending time with her grandchildren. Carolyn is survived by her mother; one daughter: Stacey L. (LoVell) Russell; one son: Brian K. Merriman; six grandchildren: Tre, Shawnte, Desirae, Dre, Kyleah, and Rashaun Merriman; one great granddaughter: Maleeah Merriman; two sisters: Carmen (Bob) Green of Columbus and Karla (Bradley) Dulling of Newark; three brothers: Michael (Pamela) Norman of Zanesville, Kevin Norman of Granville and Steve Norman of California; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her father, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Kent Merriman who died October 26, 2009 Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where funeral services to Celebrate Carolyn’s Life will be held at 1:00 PM with Rev. Terry F. Newman officiating. Carolyn will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Woodlawn Cemetery. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com