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Linda Rantz Obituary

Linda Conte Rantz

Salisbury - Linda Conte Rantz, 74, of Salisbury passed away to enter the Gates of Heaven on April 10, 2021, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, with her two children by her side. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Wright "Boots" Rantz, her son Mark Conte (Tina), daughter Kristi Meakin (Jack), stepdaughters LeAnna Williams (David) and Jill Rantz, six grandchildren, Mitchell and Morgan Conte, John and Jacob Meakin, Brittany and Logan Marsh, a brother Wayne Willis (Linda) and a half-brother, Mike Willis.

Linda will always be remembered for her deep love and devotion to her children and family, her love of reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy, and playing Words with Friends (and beating everyone she played).

The family requests that you play the song "Celebration" and dance in Linda's honor. There will be no funeral or service per Linda's request.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the employees at Coastal Hospice who worked with Linda to ensure that she was comfortable and cared for.

All donations are asked to be sent to Coastal Hospice. P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Times from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2021.

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Tom Hines

May 10, 2022

I worked with Linda years ago, she was fun to work with! RIP

Debbie Deal

August 24, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Linda. She was a wonderful person!

Pat Melson

April 17, 2021

Boots so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the family

Sharon Lloyd

April 17, 2021

I worked with Linda years ago at Safeway. She was someone who touched your heart and left an everlasting memory of kindness and caring. She was a special person. I am so happy to have known her and had the opportunity to work with her. May God’s unending love and comfort be with you in the difficult days ahead.

Juley Harper

April 15, 2021

We are so very sorry for your loss. Miss Linda was a wonderful person!

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Ralph and Gail Conte

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Bruce Buckner

April 13, 2021

Linda, You were a beautiful person some of my earliest memories were with you
My first cousin

Lois Sterling Bull

April 13, 2021

Hello "Boots", please accept my Sincere Condolences for your Loss.
I Pray you find Peace and Comfort in your many memories with her.

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