Linda Joyce Sumpter

Linda Joyce Sumpter obituary, Overland Park, KS

Linda Joyce Sumpter

Linda Sumpter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2025.
Linda Joyce (Lovell) Sumpter, 74 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Overland Park, KS after a courageous battle with heart disease. She is also a brave survivor of breast cancer. Linda was born in Kansas City, MO to Helen (Holt) and Glen Lovell. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland Park, KS in 1968 and immediately went to work at Bendix. She married and had two sons and eventually moved to Waterloo, IA and then St. Louis, MO where she worked for many years as a legal secretary. She lived in St. Louis for 35 years before ultimately moving back to Overland Park to be closer to family. She enjoyed bike riding and was also a very social person and loved spending time with others. After retirement she fostered numerous dogs while relishing her own. She is survived by her two sons Matt and Jon (Robin) Sumpter, one sister Sherri Wells, five granddaughters, one grandson and a step-father Jim Elsea. At Linda's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.

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July 7, 2025

Johnna Ferguson posted to the memorial.

July 5, 2025

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Johnna Ferguson

July 7, 2025

Was so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I had been trying to call and text her but wasn't getting any response. Luckily we talked a week before and had a really good conversation. Linda and I worked together for a number of years in the 1980's and reconnected through another co-worker in 2010. We later joked about being Thelma and Louise when we would go riding in my convertible. She loved life and people and made everyone around her feel important. Condolances to her family. I will miss her too.

Mark Weisman

July 5, 2025

I was very saddened to learn of Linda´s passing. She was my legal secretary in St. Louis. And we became good friends and remained so even when we both retired.

She was a fine secretary and fine person. I will miss her. My condolences to her family.

Mark Weisman

Patricia Padgette

July 3, 2025

I have cherished the memories of the times we've spent. May your soul rest in peace and love.

Jon

June 17, 2025

Love you mom! Peace be with you in Heaven!

Matt Sumpter

June 17, 2025

Love you Mom. You are missed.

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