Carole Jean Albrecht

Carole Albrecht, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Paramount Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Clarence and Maxine (Davis) Jones, and her sister, Delores (Jim) Hallsteine.

Carole is survived by her loving children, Angie (Sue Ulry) Albrecht and David (Debbie) Albrecht; grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Perry, Jessica (Michael) Zackavec, Leah Deason, Lauren Albrecht, Joshua (Christina) Albrecht; and great-grandchildren, Evan, Nolan, Madelyn, Colin, Joel, Maura, McKenna, Autumn, Brayden, and William. She is also survived by great-great-grandchildren Colton, Tillie, and Lincoln (coming in December).

Carole’s professional journey spanned a variety of industries, each reflecting her strong work ethic, expertise, and commitment to excellence. She worked in consumer affairs, managing regional operations for industry giants such as Borden and Pepsi. Her career took her across the country, where she made lasting contributions to the organizations she served. Carole also worked at Wilke-Thornton, playing a key role in developing and customizing consumer relations software, as well as training countless users.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Carole had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. While living in Michigan, she followed her passion for creativity by opening her own flower shop, Lilies and Lace, sharing her love of floral design with many. She also worked as a real estate agent, helping families find their dream homes, before concluding her career at Manning & Napier.

Outside of her work, Carole was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and took great pride in keeping an immaculate yard. She also cherished her time spent with her beloved animals, including Lily, Zoey, Tiffany, and Midnight. Carole loved to travel, particularly taking cruises, and enjoyed sharing this passion with her family.

Carole was a member of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church and West Park United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and served as the church secretary.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Schoedinger Grove City. A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Christopher Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery 6959 W. Broad St. Galloway, OH 43119

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215. https://www.alz.org/centralohio