Carolyn L. Sheline

Carolyn L. Sheline, a beloved resident of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and deep devotion to her family and community. Born in Goshen on October 18, 1931, Carolyn lived a full and meaningful life rooted in her hometown.

She was a proud 1949 graduate and Valedictorian of her Senior Class of Millersburg High School and continued her education at Elkhart Business University, graduating in 1950 as a dental nurse. Over the years, Carolyn applied her kind and caring nature professionally, working as a dental nurse for Dr. O.F. Bailey in Topeka, serving with the US Army as a dental nurse, and later dedicating 20 years to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service at the Elkhart County Fair Grounds until her retirement on November 5, 1993. A woman of faith, she was a dedicated member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse and later Goshen First Church.

On November 18, 1951, Carolyn married the love of her life, Donald P. Sheline, in Topeka, Indiana, building a wonderful life together filled with shared memories and devotion. Together they loved traveling all over the world and were blessed with spending 26 winters together in North Fort Myers, Forida.

Carolyn's heart was centered around her family. She is survived by her son, Thomas M. (Janie) Sheline of Millersburg; her grandson, Garrett (Juanita) Sheline of Middlebury; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Jensen L. and Griffin T. Sheline.

She was preceded by parents, Wilbur and Mary (Stoltz) Saggars and most recently by her beloved husband Donald, who passed away on August 7, 2026; a daughter, Donna Nicolai , who died May 11, 2019, and her sisters, Arlene (Wayne) Werker, Rosalie (Steve) Meck, and Elaine (Ron) Hibschman.

Carolyn had a remarkable creative spirit, pouring her boundless talent into beautiful oil paintings and intricate china painting. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her lifelong dedication to her work and community, and the profound love she shared with her family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Services will be held Monday November 9 , 2026 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service .

Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery, Millersburg.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Goshen Professional Firefighters Local 1443, 209 N. 3rd St., Goshen, IN 46526 ,  or Goshen First Church;http://goshenfirstgmc.org.