May Redding Zimmerman

May was born on August 26, 1982 to Thomas and Nancy Redding in Lima, Ohio. She was a 2001 graduate from Lima Central Catholic High School, and received her bachelor's (2005) and master's degrees in education (2006) at The Ohio State University. She was a loving and devoted special education teacher at Violet Elementary in Pickerington for 15 years. Recently, she was a reading specialist at Hastings Middle School in Upper Arlington.

May married Michael Zimmerman on July 23, 2011 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Their beautiful marriage welcomed four wonderful children, Allison Mary Ann, Michael Paul, Sara Rose, and Hanna Mary.

May was devoted to her vocation as a wife and mother, and selflessly gave everything to her family. She was a model of patience, love, generosity, extreme wit, sharp intelligence, and unending faith. In her spare time, she was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially Andy DiLuciano, an extra special friend to Mike and May. Her love of games, jokes, and smiles will be fondly remembered by all who know and loved her.

May is survived by her loving husband, Michael, son Michael Jr., daughters Sara and Hanna; her sister, Anne Redding, her cousin and cousin-in law, Jennifer & Adam Shankland; her mother and father-in-law, Ann & Gary Zimmerman; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Aaron & Amanda Zimmerman, and Nick & Kerri Haynes; her nieces and nephews Clayton & Leo Zimmerman, Anthony King, and Zachary & Alivia Haynes. In addition, her beloved list of friends and extended family are too long to mention, but we are grateful to all of you for the prayers and support at this time. May loved you so much.

May was proceeded in death by her infant daughter Allison Mary Ann, and her parents Thomas & Nancy Redding.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 5-8 P.M. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Rd. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10 A.M. at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Ln. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.