Linda L. Remy

Linda L. Remy, 65, of Allensville, passed away June 29, 2011. She was born December 9, 1945 in Ross County, daughter of the late John E. and Mary Hertenstein Gumm. Linda was married for over 47 years to Kenneth E. Remy Sr., who survives.

Linda was the co-owner, with her husband, of Remy Homes and Auto Group. She was an active member of the Vinton County Chamber of Commerce. Linda has served on the Chamber Board since 2005, during that time; she served four terms as Secretary. In addition, the Chamber elected to honor Remy's Mobile Homes as Business of the Year in 2007. Linda contributed to numerous charitable events in Vinton and Jackson Counties. For many years, she was very involved with the youth of Vinton County, including sports, girl scouts and 4-H.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Linda's kind heart, overwhelming generosity and gentle soul will be irreplaceable for all those who knew her.

In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her daughter, Teresa Jack Remy-Detty of Jackson; sons, Kenneth Chris Remy Jr. and John E. Annette Remy, both of Ray; grandchildren, Chelsey Remy, Johnathon Remy Morgan Duncan McManis, Eryn Adam Howell Remy, Johnna Remy, Kenneth Remy III ""LB"", Tess Mary Lin Remy, Wesley E. Remy, Heath Ousley and Brent Maria Ousley; great grandchildren, Emmalyn Howell and Aric and Charlie Ousley; brother-in-law, Vern Knapp of North Carolina and numerous other relatives and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sandy Gumm Knapp.

Funeral services will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2011, in the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, with Rev. Jim McFadden officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Chillicothe. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, from 4-8 P.M.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Linda L. Remy, to the Vinton County Chamber of Commerce, 104 W. Main St., P.O. Box 307, McArthur, Ohio 45651.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com