I was so blessed to have met Linda when she and Melinda came in to play putt-putt where I worked. Linda was such a friendly, outgoing person, it was hard not to become friends with her. Her cute laugh and smile(sometimes mischievous) will be greatly missed. She would light up a room when she came into it. She definitely liked to win at putt-putt and when she did you always heard about it! I am so thankful that I had the privilege of knowing her and becoming friends with her. Melinda is also a very special person, who took such wonderful care of her Mom. I am very blessed I could spend happy times with them both!! Francie Faires and all the other people at the Orchard.

Maw-Your kids had a beautiful service for you today, They all love you and will miss you very much! I hope you were looking down to see friends and family and were proud. I'm not sure how traveling to heaven works, but if it was today, you had a gorgeous day to do so.

I am glad you aren't in pain or suffering anymore, but it sure does hurt right now for us here.

I havent been able to put my words in my head into writing, hopefully this will make sense?

I am going to miss.....our talks of life stories over a cigg, showing you my cars, and laughing over something silly that happenwd that day, something the puppies did or movie quotes. Seeing you in middle of the night in the garage.

I love you, and sure am going to miss you. I will see you again someday, Maw. anthony.

I will always cherish the memories of my Ma and the special moments we shared together. I remember waking up to the smell of her homemade gravy with toast, a comforting breakfast that always started off our day right (and always asking for seconds and thirds).

I remember watching her play electronic Yahtzee in the kitchen and sitting on the front porch playing jacks. Helping her in the garden picking tomatoes or sitting on the front porch snapping peas.

She always called me her “angel”, a nickname that made me feel so special and cherished till this day. And her handmade wind spinners, twirling and dancing in the breeze, a reflection of her creativity and love for beauty in everyday life.

My Ma was a woman of strength and love, and I will hold onto so many memories forever in my heart. She will now be my angel from above ❤️

I remember staying with Aunt Linda and her making all the kids homemade "big burgers" with everything including shredded lettuce, pickles and a sauce that was special. They were so good! I also remember all of the hours she gave up to be with me and my brother when our dad( her brother) was sick and in his last days. She was also there for us when mom passed. She was such a selfless person and would do anything to help without hesitation. I love you Aunt Linda and am going to miss you and I'm jealous of the reunion you're having with the rest of the family in Heaven!

I remember when I was little, Grandma Linda would make me pajamas. She would take me up to her sewing room, measure me, pick out some fabric and get to sewing. She made quilts, pillows and other things.. and she was very good at it. I remember one summer, in particular, we sat on the front porch snapping peas. We would walk around the whole yard taking care of her flowers and vegetables; she took pride in her yard and her home. We would also deliver vegetables and eggs to her friends and neighbors. She took care of everyone around her. I could go on and on; there are so many memories. Everything about her was magical. She was the Grandma every kid could ever dream of, and the most beautiful soul.

My fondest memory of Linda is when I was pregnant with my daughter Autumn. I stayed the night with her and I went into labor. She was so funny running around after calling mom and dad to come get me to the hospital. She paced the floor looking out the window saying " come on Loyd before she has this baby". I started laughing and she told me "stop laughing before you drop that baby on this dirty floor. I laughed even harder. She went as far as to getting out the mop and bucket. Thank you Linda for always being there. I love you and I will miss you. Give mom and dad a kiss for me.