Linda Kay Espy

Linda Kay Espy obituary, Belleville, IL

Linda Kay Espy

Linda Espy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Linda Kay Espy, nee Jenkins, 68, of Saint Louis, MO, born Monday, March 12, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence in Saint Louis, MO.
Linda was a retired executive assistant for Bi-State/Metro.
She was preceded in death by her:
Husband: Tom Espy
Parents: Rex E. and Jane L., nee Sims, Jenkins
Surviving are her:
Cousins
Marilyn, nee Sims, Gist of Cedaredge, CO
John C. (Cyndi) Sims Jr. of Turlock, CA
Tom (Debby) Sims of Sharps Chapel, TN
Numerous other relatives
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Gateway Pet Guardians or Speak Rescue and Sanctuary – St. Louis.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Chaplain Cari Frus officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.

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