She was born February 4, 1949 in Kankakee, IL to Bennett “Bill” and Shirley (McLeary) Wright.  Linda was a member of Smith Church and worked as a union organizer for Service Employees International Union.  She was married to Jerry Bowers.

Linda is survived by her son, Brian and wife Nicole Bowers of McLeansboro; daughter, JoAnn and husband Aaron Musgrave of McLeansboro; seven grandchildren: Cody Lee, Rachael Lee, Chelsea Lee, Daniel Goss, Hunter Musgrave, Rebecca Bowers and Breanna Bowers; four great grandchildren: Raevyn Lee, Boe Lee, Rosslyn Lee and Kain Lee; brother, Michael Bennett of McLeansboro and sister, LouAnn Fox of South Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Diane Hardin.

A private graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery near McLeansboro with Rev. Gerald “Andy” May officiating.

Online condolences may be shared at www.gholsonfuneralhome.com.

The Gholson Funeral Home of McLeansboro is entrusted with the arrangements.