Linda S. Arnett

Linda S. Arnett (nee Crites), 65, of Vermilion, died Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 28, 1950 in Fairmont , WV, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 45 years moving from West Virginia. Linda owned and operated an in home daycare for many years and also ran her own cake business for 20 years. She was an active member of A Fresh Wind Church, Amherst, and enjoyed painting, traveling, interior decorating, and gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Arnett of Vermilion; sons, John Arnett, Jr. of Vermilion and Mike Arnett of Brownhelm Twp; daughter, Kimberley (Doug) Elliott of Vermilion; 8 grandchildren: Jeremy, Brandon, Miranda, Justin, Matthew, Cierra, Jocelynn, and Gage; brothers, Donald Crites of SD and Virgil Crites of IN; and sister, Shirley Shelton of WV. She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet (nee Lough) Crites and her sister, Roberta Mayles. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 08, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH. Funeral services will be Monday, November 9, 2015 at 12 Noon at the funeral home. Pastor Tim Holt will officiate. Interment will follow at Rugby Cemetery, Brownhelm Township. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.