Linda L. Lee, 85, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 3:15 A.M. Thursday May 16, 2024, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born July 26, 1938, in Rossville, the daughter of William and Pearl (Smith) Viles. She married Richard Dean Lee on April 12, 1958, in Corinth, MS. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2021.
She is survived by two daughters, Terri (Jim) Prather of Hoopeston, IL and Kathy (Scott) Barragree of Rossville, IL; one son, Tim (Dawn) Lee of Avon, IN; two brothers, Rick (Sue) Green of Rossville, IL and Mike Green of Rossville, IL; six grandchildren, Rene (Nate) Stewart, Kevin Barragree, Kyle (Laura) Lee, Megan (Randy) Stuffle, Tyler Prather, and Katie Prather; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister-in-law, Judy Green.
Throughout her life, Linda did secretarial work, working for attorney Bob Acton. She had also managed Plaza Commons and co-owned and operated Lazy L Western Store and Boot Shop for many years. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church where she had been very active, helping with dinners and previously serving as church secretary. Linda enjoyed painting, golfing, and traveling with her husband in their RV to Pharr, Texas, for the winter.
A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Rossville United Methodist Church, 116 Maple St., Rossville, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow in Mann’s Chapel Cemetery in rural Rossville.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Linda to Rossville United Methodist Church, 116 Maple St., Rossville, IL 60963 or Hubbard Trail County Club, 13937 E. 3680 North Rd, Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Linda’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.