Carol Louise Flint

Carol Louise Flint, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Vancrest of Payne, Payne, OH. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell W. Flint, brother, Ron Harper, and her parents, Frank and Marietta Harper.

Carol was born on October 22, 1954 in Paulding and married Russell W. Flint on June 24, 1972. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paulding. She also attended St. John Lutheran Church in Briceton, OH.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Flint, Churubusco, IN; son Bruce Flint (wife Karen) and grandchildren, Krystal and Auron (Millis, MA). She is also survived by her two sisters, Patty (Brian) Stoller and Brenda Riggenbach, Paulding, OH. Carol was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Carol was blessed on July 17, 2014 with a new transplanted heart and she was very thankful to her donor, nurses, and surgeons. She endured some hard times the first five years, but strength and determination, and the help of friends and family kept her going.

Carol worked at Shisler Insurance in Paulding, OH for 16 years as an agent and secretary. Prior to that, she worked for 10 years at Fessel Jewelers. She is credited with helping start the Paulding County Hospital Auxiliary after serving the hospital as a Gray Lady. She loved doing craft shows with her husband, who would cut wood figures for her to paint. Her daugher also attended the shows making clay figures. Carol was an avid book reader and loved to crochet.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carol's memory to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vancrest Activity Fund, or Everheart Hospice.