Linda Alice (Holmes) Mantzey was born December 1, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life, unexpectedly, on March 4, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 3 days.
She was the daughter of Charles J. and Grace Alice (Studee) Holmes.
Linda spent her younger years in Kansas City, Missouri before the Holmes family moved to Lone Jack, Missouri. Linda graduated from Lone Jack High School in 1972.
On June 19, 1971, Linda was united in marriage with Barney Joe Mantzey at the Lone Jack Baptist Church, Lone Jack, Missouri. After their marriage, they made their home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and to this union five children were born. Linda was a very busy wife and mother, choosing to stay at home while her children were young. Later, after all her children were in school, Linda became a bus driver for the Lone Jack School District for several years, before going back to school and obtaining her Certified Nursing Assistant and Medical Technician Certification. After receiving her Certification, she worked at Holden Manor for several years. Linda took a break from her nursing career for a while, and worked for Toys-R-Us and Stahl Specialty Company, later returning to nursing when she accepted a position with the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Linda worked at the Missouri Veterans Home until her retirement in 2014.
In her younger years, Linda enjoyed horseback riding. More recently, she enjoyed gardening and was fascinated by the hummingbirds that would frequent her hummingbird feeders. Linda was also considered a “Culinary Artist” by her family and friends, she loved preparing meals for others to enjoy.
What was most important in Linda’s life was her family. She loved her children and adored her grandchildren. Time spent with her family was precious to her.
Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Barney Mantzey on November 10, 2015; her parents, Charles and Grace Holmes; four brothers, Frank Holmes, Jack Holmes, James Holmes and Herman Holmes; three sisters, Sally Holmes, Helen Holmes and Sue Tavernaro.
She is survived by four sons, Raymond Charles Mantzey of Alabama, Bradley Mantzey and wife Jessica of Lone Jack, Missouri, James Mantzey of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Byron Mantzey of Holden, Missouri; one daughter, Cherie Mantzey and Ken Poisal of Creighton, Missouri; one brother, John Holmes of Lone Jack, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Ricky Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Garrett Mantzey, Colton Mantzey, Lexi Mantzey, Grace Mantzey and Kayleigh Mantzey, other relatives and many friends.
The family of Linda Alice (Holmes) Mantzey will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Pleasant Hill First Christian Church, 519 Cedar Street, Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m., at the church, with Rev. James Richards officiating. Casket Bearers will be Bradley Mantzey, James Mantzey, Byron Mantzey, Erik Mantzey, Ricky Hernandez and Garrett Mantzey. Private Interment will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.
In Memory of Linda A. Mantzey, contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project and may be made online at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Arrangements: Wallace Funeral Home.
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You guys are in my heart and prayers, God bless.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today
We are so very sorry for your loss.
To James and the family, you are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. Linda was a great bus driver and I have many memories of her kind words. She even stopped for deer to cross one morning when I was the only one of the bus. That was neat. You could see her love for animals.
Linda was such a sweet and caring lady, loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Prayers to the family. United back with Barney. God Speed, Linda.
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