Linda Kay Kreinhop

Linda Kay (Shelton) Kreinhop, 74, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.

She was born March 27, 1949, in Milan, IN, daughter of the late Jesse Shelton and Frances (Oak) Shelton, both of Dillsboro, Indiana.

Linda worked as a Dispatcher for the Indiana State Police, and as Matron for the Dearborn County Sheriff with over 16 years of service.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Greendale.

Linda enjoyed family trips to Disney World. She loved to spend time at the pool with family, especially her grandchildren. She absolutely loved the beach. She had an interest in Pirates, films and memorabilia, she often said she had a pirate's soul. Linda was a Reds fan, and she was able to meet her favorite player, Bronson Arroyo, at the Florence Freedom Baseball Stadium. He even sent a card and a letter to her. Linda also enjoyed oldies music, especially the Moody Blues and Jimmy Buffet. She went on an annual girl's trip to Key West, and loved to visit the Casino with her sister, Sharon. She would have her morning coffee and have her "talks with God" and her morning conversations with her daughters and sister, Sarah. Linda was very loved and will be greatly missed by her family, relatives and friends.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Michael Kreinhop; children, Jason Eric (Lorie) Kreinhop of Ciblo, TX, Michelle Mae (Dan) Mangold of Cincinnati, OH, Nicole Kay (Josh) Cochran of Aurora, IN; grandchildren, Jessica (Mark) Sison, Hunter Kreinhop, Teagan Mangold, Michael Mangold, Sutton Willis, and was excitedly expecting another grandson soon; siblings, Sharon (Ken) Cleeter of Aurora, IN, Kenny (LeeAnn) Shelton of Aurora, IN, Donnie (Tami) Shelton of Dillsboro, IN, Sarah McClellan of Aurora, IN, Billy (Kelly) Shelton of Lawrenceburg, IN; aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Frances; and nephew, Adam Cleeter.