Luella A. “Lou” Lindholm

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Visitation:
Friday, June 15, 2018
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Service:
Saturday, June 16, 2018
11:00 AM

Luella "Lou" Lindholm, age 79, passed away gently in her sleep June 9th, 2018, following a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born on July 28, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Rozella Pappademetriou and Robert Armstrong.

Lou and her husband, Norm, moved to Willard from Cheney, Kansas, in 1967 to open the former LK Restaurant on Rt. 224. After six years of substitute teaching in the Willard School District, one of the only art teacher substitutes in the area, she opened Calico Crafts in downtown Willard. In 1993, she took over the "Gallery of Expressions" Hallmark Store, and in 2000 returned to her passion for teaching at the Grace Christian Preschool, 3-year-old class, until she retired in 2004. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Willard Gardners Club. She enjoyed gardening, painting, and travelling all over the world with Norm.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her only brother, Lester Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Norman; children, Teresa Damiani, of Hinckley, Ohio; Denise Gallion (Erik), of Millersburg, Ohio; Tim Lindholm (Brenda), of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Alex Kimble of Indianapolis, Indiana; Marcy Bowen of Orrville, Ohio; Ethan Lindholm of Houston, Texas; and great granddaughters, Skylar and Alexas of Orrville, Ohio.

Family will receive friends Friday, June 15th, 2018, from 4-7 p.m. at Secor Funeral Home, Willard, Ohio, and Saturday, June 16th, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 108 W. Maple St., Willard Ohio. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent in memory of Luella A. Lindholm, c/o Secor Funeral Home, 202 W. Maple Street, Willard, Ohio 44890. All contributions will be shared equally between Grace Christian Preschool and The Salvation Army. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com

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Nicole Decker - Jun 25, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Lu's passing. I was one of the nurses that cared for her at the Commons of Providence. I pray God gives you peace in knowing she is whole again with Him.
Laura Simmons - Jun 20, 2018
Teresa, I am so sad to hear about your mom's passing. She must have passed only a few days after your parents celebrated their 60th anniversary. It sounds like your mom touched so many people and was dearly loved by many. The way people describe her as a spirited, positive, kind, patient, artistic, classy and sweet lady ; those qualities describe you perfectly. Thinking about you and your family and praying time will bring comfort and assurance that you will meet again. Love you sweetie, Laura
Julie Craven-Cox-Bashore - Jun 16, 2018
Norm and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Lou was a wonderful person. She will truly be missed by many. I pray comfort for you today and in the days to follow. May she rest in peace.
Cyndi Heisler Shoup - Jun 15, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She shared so much more than just her love of art to all who knew her. She was such a sweet lady.
Mary Harmon - Jun 14, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. I use to go to the craft store often and chat with Lou. She was a great lady and will always be remembered.
Amy Raber - Jun 14, 2018
Denise, although I never had the privilege of meeting your mother I can tell she was a beautiful, and amazing person. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Karen Wilson - Jun 13, 2018
Prayers for this family. Lou was a wonderful lady-kind to all
Ronalee Hochstetler - Jun 13, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. We are never ready to lose someone that we love so very much. Know that you are being lifted up in prayer. I am very thankful for the one time that I met this sweet lady. It Was at a jewelry party at Jitters coffee house in millersburg. So soft spoken and sweet. Praying
Linda Veletean - Jun 13, 2018
My sincere sympathy to Norm and the family. What a great lady that will be missed by all.
Barbara Ellis - Jun 13, 2018
Lou was a great lady and I enjoyed talking to her and also teaching with her at Grace Christian Preschool. My sincere sympathy to you, Norm, and the entire family. She will be missed by many.
John and Patty Reppart - Jun 13, 2018
Norm and family....we are very sorry to hear about Lou's passing. Lou was a wonderful and talented lady. She will be missed so much. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Praying for comfort and peace. Love to all ❤️
Linda shook - Jun 13, 2018
Norm and family so sorry to hear about Lou. Enjoyed being with her at the craft store and making macreme plant hangars for her to sell there. She was so friendly and a joy to be around.
ALLEN AMMERMAN - Jun 12, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting (Auntie) Lou in her home with her niece Barb (Lindholm) Angell in the early 1990s. She was a very spirited, positive-minded Christian lady who voiced many kind words to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting & knowing her. I remember their home was filled with love and the most diverse knick-knacks I ever saw. I know her family will miss her, but she is in heaven now full of energy & vigor.
Gladys Hicks - Jun 12, 2018
Norm and family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one.I knew Lou from her shop on Myrtle ave. She was a very lovely and sweet person... May she now rest in peace with our Lord.
Wendy Ayres Daniel - Jun 12, 2018
Norm and family - sending you thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed many times at Calico Crafts painting t-shirts with Lou. She was so kind and patient helping us. Her artistic talent was shared with many. May your faith, family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Nancy Tackett - Jun 11, 2018
Norm, Teresa, Denise, and Tim. I will always fondly remember Lou as a beautiful, classy, kind, and talented lady. She taught us a lot of crafty skills back in the day at Calico crafts. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Long - Jun 11, 2018
So very sorry to hear of your family's loss. She was so much fun to be around, I loved taking her classes at Calico, learned a lot from that lady! Prayers offered up for all.
Carol J Hostetler - Jun 11, 2018
Remembering a wonderful lady. She always had a smile. Thinking of everyone!