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Linda Skidmore Obituary

Linda R. Board Skidmore, 79, formerly of Flaherty, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Signature of North Hardin in Radcliff.

Linda's love for gardening was surpassed only by her family. Her gardens were a testament to her artistry, each bloom a stroke of her love for the natural world.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Skidmore; a son, Tony Hall; her parents, Buster and Elsie Board; and three siblings, Rachel Floyd, Larry Board and Curtis Board.

Survivors include her four children, Vicki Hughes (Luke), Kim Whelan (Eddie), David Hall (Tiffany) and Jamie Hall (Heather); 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; her former husband, Joseph Hall; four siblings, Donnie Board, Debbie Currell, Rodney Board and Jerry Board; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The funeral for Mrs. Skidmore is at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home in Vine Grove with the Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial follows in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.

Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and continues from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be expressed at chismfamilyfunerals.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Jan. 7 to Jan. 14, 2025.

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Clara Phillips McCourt

January 21, 2025

I´ve known Ms Linda since I was a kid. She and my late sister Karen Nichols were friends for many yearsI remember going to her house in Flaherty many times. She always had a smile and I beautiful flowers and garden. I remember her being a very nice lady.My sincere condolences

Mike and JoAnn Lake, Janet Westover

January 10, 2025

In Loving memory of a wonderful and sweet person. Linda, we will love you and miss you always. Till me meet again, Mike, JoAnn and Janet

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