King-Lynk obituary – Linda Holmes, 67, Montrose

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Linda Jean Holmes, 67, of rural Montrose, IA, began her journey to Heaven on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 5:05 p.m. surrounded by her family and dear friends at her home. She was born on August 3, 1950 in Charleston, MO to Betty Louise Robinson, who later married J.W. Johnson. She married Larry L. Holmes on September 16, 1967 in Fort Madison, IA. They later divorced. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed children, especially babies. She enjoyed scrapbooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her faith was very strong and she loved to spread God’s word. She always saw the good in people, never judged anyone and always gave and helped anyone in need.

Linda is survived by: 1-son: Jeffrey Holmes of Montrose, IA; 2-daughters: Jennifer (Shane) Hall of Fort Madison, IA & Jill (Darin) Cordray of Fort Madison, IA; a niece: Tina (Jeff) Finley of Clear Lake, IA whom Jeff, Jen & Jill consider a sister; 2-grandsons: Damon & Dayne Cordray of Fort Madison, IA; her mother: Betty Johnson of Dallas City, IL; 1-sister: Vicki (William) Clark of Fort Madison, IA; 4-brothers: Stanley (Shelley) Johnson of Dallas City, IL, Randy (Melinda) Johnson of Fort Madison, IA, Lonnie Johnson of Dallas City, IL & Darrin (Shirley) Johnson of LaHarpe, IL and her very special friends who stood by her faithfully for the last 50 years of her life. She was preceded in death by: her father, 1-infant brother: Martin Johnson & 1-nephew: Ryan C. Johnson, her dear cousins, grandmother and her father & mother in law: Lloyd & Opal Holmes.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date at her home. A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice and contributions may be sent to Jeff Holmes, 2573 245th Avenue, Montrose, IA 52639. Online condolences to Linda’s family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

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