Carol S. Nichols, 71, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. She was born May 18, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to the late Rodney Wilson Schull and Catherine Theresa Wallach Schull.  She was the bookkeeper and co-owner of Nichols Lumber.  Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Nichols, Sr., stepfather, William Sharpe, brother, Scott Sharpe, father in law, Kendrick Nichols, and mother in law, Margaret Nichols.  She is survived by her son, Philip Nichols of Dunnellon, brothers, John Sharpe (Pamela) of Land O' Lakes, FL, William "Billy" Sharpe, sister, Barbara Fritter of Ackworth, GA, grandson, Rafe Logan Nichols, brother in laws, Harold McNeil (Sheila) of Tampa, FL, Grady Nichols, aunt, Eileen Lockte, cousin, Crystal Marquess of Italy, nephew, Alex Sharpe, nieces, Nancy Langford, Harrison McNeil, Printice McNeil, and many more family and friends.  A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 6:30pm with Rev. Eddie Fulford officiating.  Interment at Dunnellon Memorial Gardens will follow at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County or First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon.