Carol Jean Redding (formerly Horvath) born February 10, 1951 of Cleveland, Ohio, graduated to her heavenly home following a private battle with Breast Cancer, entering eternity peacefully in her sleep at her eldest daughter's home on February 4, 2021.
Carol was the daughter of her deceased parents Joseph and Marie Horvath (Novak); Carol is survived by her brother, Daniel Horvath; Her cherished daughters Brenda Canterbury, Arianna (Anna) Redding and Vincentia (Vita) and Delani Shields as well as her beloved grandchildren Stephanie Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Asyria Redding, Samaria Redding, Stanley Redding, Asia Redding, Jada Shields and Trinity Shields as well as seven great grandchildren-Natalie, Olivia, Damien, Norah, Luca and Heaven. Carol was preceded in death by her birth mother who she and her daughters affectionately came to know as Grandma McIntosh. Carol is survived also by her former spouse and friend, Carl Redding.
Carol loved the Lord and others. She was an involved member and servant of her church for many decades-The Cleveland Baptist and, its Young at Heart Ministry. Carol enjoyed her long career as a Masters Degree Licensed Independent Social Worker/Counselor holding several specialized certifications. Some of Carol's enjoyments included her pets-most recently her dog Piper, walking, music, movies, camping, travels and one tank trips, puzzles, socializing around food, reminiscing, resale shopping, an avid book collector, reader and lover of the Jewish culture.
Carol will be missed by her family, her beloved church family and her many dear friends.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Cleveland Baptist Church 4431 Tiedeman Rd. Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 with receiving hours from 10am-12pm followed by a short celebration of her life.
