Linda Kay Grant

Linda Kay Grant, 61, of Paulding, died Thursday, December 13, 2012.

She was born December 21, 1950, in Bay City, Mich., the daughter of Iva Romaine (Selle) McKeon, who survives in Pinconning, Mich., and the late Merlin Jay McKeon. On August 15, 1971, she married Gary Grant, who survives.

She was president and CEO of Wedding Dreams and Grant’s Catering and was previously employed as a registered nurse for Paulding County Hospital in Paulding and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a member of Woodburn Missionary Church.

Linda’s zest for life and helping others will never be forgotten. As president and CEO of Wedding Dreams and Grant’s Catering, she touched the lives of thousands of brides and grooms. Through her devotion to family and friends, she brought happiness, security and a sense of calm to others. Linda will always be remembered for her leadership in the community, her warm, friendly personality and hard-working, patient and goal-oriented lifestyle. She demonstrated courage and determination throughout her life, giving her children and grandchildren a role model beyond words. Her family looks forward to continuing the business for many years as a tribute to her legacy.

In addition to her mother and husband, survivors include four children, Heidi (Jerry) Stebleton of Lima, Brian (Jamie) Grant of Saugus, Calif., Brandon (Jennifer) Grant of Antwerp and Holly Grant of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Virgil (Joan) McKeon and Randy (Jill) McKeon, both of Pinconning, and Clyde (Nancy) McKeon of Standish, Mich.; four sisters, Gloria (Albert) Bourdon of Fenton, Mich., Elaine (John) Poyner of Surprise, Ariz., Lorraine (Mike) Grumbley of Linwood, Mich., and Karen (Jay) Bishop of Pinconning; and 14 grandchildren, Shaina, Logan, Gracie, Kailey, Philip, Hunter, Hailey, Hayden, Taylor, Victoria, Noah, Danica, Irelynn and Drystan.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, at Woodburn (Ind.) Missionary Church, with Pastor Joel DeSelm officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Paulding.

Calling hours are from 1-9 p.m. Monday, December 17, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding and an hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Preferred memorials, in lieu of flowers, throws, wind chimes, statuary, etc., may be made to Chief Ministry Arizona or Outreach Ministry Star 88.3.

Online condolences may be left at www.denherderfh.com.