Linda (Andrew) Boyd

Linda (Andrew) Boyd - age 80 of Gallatin, MO passed away Thursday morning, October 19, 2023, at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin, Missouri. Linda was born on February 13, 1943, the daughter of Giffen Kline and Norma Pauline (Baker) Andrew in Osceola, Iowa. She grew up and attended school in Kellerton, IA. Linda was united in marriage to William "Bill" Grant Boyd at the Leon, IA Presbyterian Church. Linda and Bill spent time in Lucas, IA as a family before moving to Gallatin, Missouri where they lived for 58 years. She helped with the family farm operation which consisted of row crops and livestock. Linda also helped manage the Zeroed Inn Gun Shop with her husband and sons. She enjoyed working in her yard, making sure it was always immaculate, and working with flowers. Linda's life was her family. She loved to attend her children and grandchildren's sporting events; she was a huge sports and race fan. Linda always took pride in her family and cared for them with love. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. 

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Boyd; son, Sam Boyd; and siblings, Jerry Andrew and Rea Gray. She is survived by her children, Bea Ledgerwood (Jody) of Blythedale, MO, Tina Esbeck (Kurt) of Gallatin, MO, and Jim Boyd (Teri) of Gallatin, MO; daughter-in-law, Cindy Boyd of Gallatin, MO; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-five great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Memory Lane at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab (Make checks payable to Linda Boyd) in care of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Stith Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.  Friends may call from 11 AM to 5 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

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