Linda Lou Albert, 69, passed away at her residence on Saturday August 7, 2010.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday August 13, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Visitation will be Thursday August 12, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek. Condolences may be sent to the family via email at www.dawson-wikoff.com
Memorials are suggested to Long Creek United Methodist Church or www.mmrf.org c/o Linda Albert Tribute Page http://321cure.themmrf.org/goto/lindaalbert.
Linda was born on October 21,1940 in Decatur the daughter of Leonard and Mildred Turner Lourash. She married Gary L. Albert on December 17, 1961 and they would have been married for 49 years in December. Linda was a member of Long Creek United Methodist Church, she was a legal secretary for 45 years for the law office of Owens, Roberts, Susler and Taylor Law Firm; she retired from Robert Owens Law Firm.
Linda is survived by her husband Gary; two sons Roger Albert of Austin, TX and Brian Albert and wife Heather of Kingwood, TX.; one daughter Lianne Oyler of Decatur; brother Larry Lourash of Decatur; best forever friend Suzy Eastman of Decatur; grandchildren Alex Oyler of Decatur, Laney Albert, Isaiah Albert, Nicholas Albert and Bryson Albert all of Kingwood, TX.; aunts Lucille Turner and Mary Turner both of Herrick; Jean Lourash of Decatur; uncle Willard Turner of Herrick; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to Dr. Esparaz at Cancer Care and all his wonderful staff, Dr. Scott and the staff of SIU, and to DMH Hospice. A special “thank you” to Suzy and Larry for all their love and all they have done for Linda.
| Loretta Burns |
A friend & neighbor |
August 23, 2010 |
I send my deepest sympathy to Linda's family.I was on vacation and just received word of her passing. Mildred & Lyn (her parents ) was side by side neighbors of mine for 30yrs) so I felt like Linda was part of my family as well.She always had that big smile and something positive to say.We had alot of good laughs and tears together.I am so sorry I was unable to express my condolences to her family.What a loss! She will be very sadly missed. To her family, Memories can't be taken away, always remember the good times you had togther.
| Cindy Sparks Coleman |
so sorry for your loss |
August 23, 2010 |
Our family's sympathy goes out to your whole family. We just recieved word of Lindas passing and was very sad to hear the news. She was such a nice lady, always so kind. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. I am so sorry we didnt get to express our condolences in person.
| Mardell Klasen |
a friend |
August 12, 2010 |
My sympathy and prayers for her family and friends for their loss of this truely good and decent and caring woman. She was my friend so many years ago as teenagers but I still count myself very blessed for knowing her and always will. She was a very big part of and reason for some of the happiest times of my life.
| Barb Barnett |
a Friend |
August 12, 2010 |
My deepest sympathy to Linda's family. She has been a very special friend of mine since grade school being each other's competitor in our studies. I'd always had to study very hard, she didn't. We'd always laugh because we were the tallest and healthyest in our class and would contribute that to our wonderful mothers upbringing. We had the opportunity to reminisce at our 50th class reunion and luncheon, remembering how much fun we'd had growing up as well as our working careers. Linda was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
| Ann Pearl Owen |
So Sorry For Your Loss |
August 12, 2010 |
Linda Albert was a devoted and faithful woman who served my father Robert Dale Owen and my brother Robert M. Owen in their law offices. Linda was always kind to me from my time as a youngster until we last spoke at my mother's funeral. She was always interested in all of us in the family and saw our family through many years with grace and loyalty. Her ready smile and true concern were the hallmarks of her strength which was always there. I am so sorry that you experienced this loss and hope that you can gain solace in knowing you had an exceptional woman as a wife, mother, and friend. We are all better for having known Linda.
