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Ronna A. Whitesel, age 81, of Celina, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Celina Manor.
She was born January 4, 1944, in Moreno Valley California, to the late William and Peggy (Davis) Kidder.
Ronna is survived by 2 daughters and a son: Linda (Eddie) Akers of Salem, Virginia, Michelle (Rod) Matheny of Richmond, Indiana, and Ronald (Heather) Ferrell of Celina, 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Also surviving are brothers and sisters: Pat Kidder, Pam Kidder, Kenneth Young, and Janet Eversole.
She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Ferrell, 6 grandchildren, and a brother, Steve Duncan.
Ronna had worked as a Nursing Home Aide and Activities Director, waitressed at Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant in Richmond, Indiana, and had been employed at various other jobs throughout the years.
She enjoyed playing BINGO, taking care of her "doll baby", and being with her family.
A private Memorial Service will be held.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 West Dussel Drive, Suite 140, Maumee, OH 43537, or on their website at: alz.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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