Blinda Lynn (nee Lee) Baxter, 75, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 peacefully at home, with her family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1947, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late William R. and Francis Lois (nee Gordon) Lee.

Blinda was a 1966 graduate of Elyria High School and later attended Lorain County Community College and graduated from Bowling Green State University. She worked as an English teacher as well as librarian for Firelands and Mapleton Schools. Blinda also worked alongside her family at Stumpwater Farm.

Blinda was a member of the United Church of Huntington and the Amvets Auxiliary. She was passionate about books and enjoyed spending time reading and gardening. Animals and music brought her great joy.

Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Alfred Baxter; sons, Aaron Baxter, of Ware, MA, and Jared (Sara) Baxter, of Huntington; grandchildren Willow, Maple, Se'lien, and Gwendolyn; and siblings Michelle Bieri, Darla Channel, Bob Lee, and James "Greg" Lee.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, August 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main Street, Wellington. The service will be held on Tuesday beginning at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Huntington, 26677 State Route 58. Expressions of sympathy may be given at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com