Linda Ann Clark

August 20, 1948 - February 12, 2018

Linda Ann Clark, age 69, of Russell, passed away on February 12, 2018, at her home in Russell, Iowa surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was born on August 20, 1948 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Kenneth Homer and Anna Mae (Maneor) Clark. She grew up and attended school in Albia. After high school she worked at Gross Galesburg Sewing Factory in Chariton. She later worked at Chamberlain’s in Albia before working at Osceola Foods for 13 years and she retired in 2014. Linda enjoyed being outdoors, camping, boating, going on drives watching the wildlife, especially eagles, attending truck and tractor pulls, going to The Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant and watching the drag races in Eddyville. Her real joy in life was spending time with her family and friends. Linda is survived by her siblings, Deloris Clark of Russell, Rex (Jean) Clark of Albia, Kenneth Clark of Russell and Brenda Clark of Russell; nieces and nephews, Stefanie, Eric, Sonia, Reba, Tanya, George and a great niece, Paisleigh She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Anna Clark; and her best friend, Karen Ketchum who passed away from cancer last year. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Tharp Funeral Home with Linda’s family present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to greet family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Roger Henry Officiating. Burial will follow services at Indiana Chapel Cemetery in Attica, Iowa. A memorial has been established to the Mercy Medical Infusion Center.