Linda Sue Brittain

Linda Sue Brittain (Carlson)

November 19, 1949 - July 12, 2025

Linda Sue Brittain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on November 19, 1949, Linda was the cherished daughter of Henry and Lavina Carlson.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Robert Brittain, and her daughter, Rebecca Brittain. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Canyon Stewart, Logan Brittain, and Parker Brittain. Linda is also survived by her siblings Gary Carlson, Diana Nagy, and Byron Carlson, along with many dear friends whose lives she touched with her warmth, kindness, and humor.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Benjamin Brittain, and her parents, Henry and Lavina - and she would want everyone to know that she is now joyfully reunited with them in heaven.

Linda was a light in the lives of all who knew her. Kind, creative, and full of joy, she began her career as a teacher's assistant and went on to become a computer teacher, leading an after-school puppet team that inspired imagination, and laughter called the Sunset Safety Kids. Her love for puppetry extended into her work with the Arizona Puppet Theatre.

She had a creative soul - she sewed, took beautiful photographs, crafted handmade cards, decorated intricate Christmas villages, and baked her famous gingerbread cookies. She found joy in the arts, was deeply moved by the works of Van Gogh, and cherished music, especially the songs of Gordon Lightfoot. She loved to play board games and do puzzles with her family. She loved to laugh, and she deeply loved her friends - many of whom were like family to her.

More than anything, Linda was an extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love was unconditional, her presence a comfort, and her heart open to all. Her loss is profound, but her memory will continue to bring light and love to those who knew her.

She is deeply missed and will never be forgotten.