Lynda Lee Bennitt, 81, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  She was born on May 6, 1942 in Shelby, Michigan, the 
daughter of Oscar and Grace (Wood) Kidner. Lynda was a life-long resident of Oceana County.

Lynda was a 1960 graduate of Hart High School.  She later attended Muskegon Business College and West Shore Community College.  Lynda worked in various occupations throughout her lifetime.  She was the office manager at Kidner Crate Works, the family business, for many years.  She also worked at Gray and Company and Mueller Furniture Company before becoming a certified nursing assistant.  Her last occupation was as a C.N.A. at Lakeshore Hospital.  

Lynda is survived by: her daughters, Kimberly (Alex) Felt of New Era and Crystal (Paul Wierich) of Hart; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Lynda was preceded in death by: her parents, Oscar and Grace Kidner; and her son Bruce Bennitt. 

Cremation has taken place; a private family celebration of Lynda’s life will take place at a later date.  In Lynda’s memory donations can be given to: Oceana Animal Friends, Mears, MI 49436, https://account.venmo.com/u/OCAFrescue or Harbor Hospice, 1050 West Western Avenue, Suite 400, Muskegon, MI, 49441, Website http://www.harborhospicemi.org .

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

www.harrisfhome.com