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Linda Matlock Obituary
LIMA — Linda L. Matlock, age 68, of Lima passed away 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born June 28, 1949 in Lima to the late John R. and Miriam Jane Hughes Reynolds. She married Tony L. Matlock Aug. 18, 1973 and he survives in Lima.
Linda was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Elida, attending there for 58 years, where she was a member of Crafty Creatures, making quilts and prayer shawls, and the chancel choir. She was a former member of Order of Eastern Star for 46 years. Linda enjoyed reading, baking and canning.
Additional survivors include children: Roger (Jennifer) Matlock of Lima, Michael Matlock of Lima and Sara (Brent) Crawford of Harrod, 7 grandchildren and 2 sisters: Barbara (Bob) Long of McClure and Debbie (Keith) Trettin of Monclova and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The funeral will follow at 7 with Pastor Paul Scannell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul United Methodist Church and online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jerry & Becky Bean
August 28, 2017
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kim Crates
August 27, 2017
To the family of Linda,
She will be deeply missed all who knew her. She has been a helper of God for many years. So very sorry for your families loss. She may be gone but er memories will live in all of. May God bless you an give all the courage an strength you need.
Kim Crates
UMC
Judy Richardson
August 26, 2017
Sara,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this
Difficult time. Your Mother is safely in the arms of
Jesus now. God Bless.
Donna Young
August 25, 2017
Deb, my heart is aching for all of you. I have so many memories of Linny and all your family. I feel like I've lost a family member. My prayers and live are with you, my dear dear friend.
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