Linda Lofton

Linda grew up in Sylvan Springs, AL, and attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse with her brothers, Larry and Ronnie, before finishing school at Mulga High. She was the beloved daughter of Thelma and Theodore, and unabashedly her father's favorite. Linda was fiercely independent, loved to travel, and was a caretaker at heart. She selflessly cared for her mother, mother-in-law, and handicapped brother until their passing.

Linda's early life presented many struggles, including the loss of her father to black lung disease. She also lost her husband, Doug Lofton, in an accident in her twenties, and became a single mother to her only child, Tim. She later remarried and became a grandmother and great-grandmother. Through all of life's challenges, Linda remained optimistic and hardworking, never turning down an opportunity to contribute. She held various jobs, working as a bartender, postal worker, Target cashier, and even an employee at a recycle center. Her favorite role, however, was at the animal shelter, reflecting her deep love for animals. She even had a semi-adopted cat named Taco with a neighbor.

In her spare time, Linda enjoyed reading, organic gardening, watching football, and spending time with her family and friends. Later in life, she found great happiness and an extended family with Joe.

Linda is survived by her son, Tim Lofton; granddaughter, Daishia Dalton; two great grandsons; nieces, Kim (Robert) Spaulding and Nikki Hogan; special friends, Linda Joullian and Linda Golson; as well as caring neighbors, Gayle, Donald, Angela, Teisha and Nicki.

A special celebration of remembrance is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Baldwin County Animal Shelter at: https://www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/animal-shelter.

Expressions of condolence for the family may be offered at www.hughesfh.com. Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL 36526 is assisting the family.