Linda Lee (Hedger) Althouse-Judd was born February 4, 1942 in Bates County, Missouri and departed this life on March 25, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 21 days.
She was the daughter of John Thomas Woodrow and Vera Margaret (Davidson) Hedger.
Linda spent her younger years and attended school in Drexel, Missouri. On June 14, 1958, she was united in marriage with William Howard Mathews and to this union two children, Janet and Billy were born. The Mathews family lived in Drexel for several years before moving to Overland Park, Kansas. This marriage later ended in divorce.
In August of 1992, Linda married Larry Althouse and they made their home in Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Althouse passed away on February 18, 1999 and Linda continued to live in Kansas City, Kansas until 2001 when she moved to Peculiar, Missouri to make her home.
On January 5, 2013 Linda was united in marriage with Stanley Judd in Peculiar, Missouri and they continued to live in Peculiar after their marriage. After her marriage to Stanley, Linda faithfully attended the First Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hill.
Linda worked as a beautician for J. C. Penneys Hair Salon for over 34 years.
Linda enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, baking (and was known by many as “The Snickerdoodle Lady”), but the joy of her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She dearly loved to take them to the pond to feed and watch the fish.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Vera Hedger and her sister Barbara Ephland.
She is survived by her husband Stanley Judd of the home; one son Billy Mathews and wife Teresa of Cleveland, Missouri; one daughter Janet Eaton and husband Raymond of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral Service for Linda Althouse-Judd will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, with Rev. Kent Deubner officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following service. In Memory of Linda Althouse-Judd, the family suggests contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill,Missouri,
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Linda we went to school in Drexel you was a grade ahead of me.you was a special person prayers for your family
Hearing of Linda’s passing is a sad note. Her life will provide cherished memories for her family and friends. Working with Linda the past few years has been an enjoyable experience and one I will remember fondly.
Aunt Linda you were such a sweet lady. I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with you but still realized how special you were. RIP sweet lady. Condolences to the family and special prayers to Uncle Stanley to help him get through this.
My wife, Cindy Althouse Pfeifer, is Linda’s stepdaughter and our children know Linda as “Grandma Linda.” We made many visits to Grandma Linda’s house when the kids were little. In the Fall, there were giant piles of leaves to play in. In the Spring and Summer we loved to tour her impressive vegetable garden, play with the kittens in the barn and fish in the pond. Inside, there was always a board game and a visit with the ever present Furby. The family photos in the coffee table and lining the hallway were a fabulous trip down memory lane. It was nice to hang out in the sunroom, too, and watch the birds on their feeders.
In more recent years, we were able to keep up with Linda mostly on social media. She was a formidable Words with Friends opponent. In fact, Cindy and I played our last moves with her just days before her passing. Linda will be sorely missed but we are comforted in knowing that she is in a better place now, and that her suffering has ended.
I will miss Linda so much. She was the most welcoming person and family was so important to her. She was very quick to give insightful advice but in the most caring and helpful of ways. I am so sorry for each of your loss and know that her place was so significant in your hearts and in her role in the family. I love you much. Godspeed.
Our deepest condolence to all the family. May God follow you thru this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts. Love Judie and Wo
We send our love and prayers to you all from Austin, Texas. “Grandma Linda”, as my kids knew her, was a bright light in all of our lives and will be deeply missed.
Aunt Linda you will be missed by all. You brightened the world of all who we lucky enough to meet you. Prayers for all her family.
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