Wanda Linton

Herrin- Wanda L. Linton, 80, of Herrin, died at 5:55 PM, Saturday, September 28, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Wanda was born on September 6, 1922 in Herrin to Charles & Violet (Adams) Storme. She married A. Theron Linton on December 12, 1940 in Charleston, MO. He preceded her in death on November 9, 1987. Mrs. Linton worked for sixteen years at Olin Corp. in the Ordill area prior to her retirement in 1985. She was a member of Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church and taught Sunday school there. Prior to that she taught the Primary Sunday school class at the Second Baptist Church of Herrin. She volunteered her time at the food pantry in Herrin and enjoyed crocheting and tending her yard and garden. SURVIVORS: Son & dtr in law- Theron D. (Jim) & Carolyn Linton- Johnston City Son & dtr in law- Terry & Linda Linton- Energy Son & dtr in law- Mike & Cathy Linton- Johnston City Son- Joe Linton- Mt. Vernon Eight Grandchildren: Lisa Grace- Carterville Steven & wife Stacy Linton- Herrin James & wife Lori Linton- Johnston City Nichole & husband Bill Blades- Johnston City Daniel & wife Kristin Linton- Royal Palm Beach, FL Jason & wife Monica Linton- Carterville Jared Linton- Johnston City Jacob Linton- West Frankfort 8 Great Grandchildren One Great Great Granddaughter Sister- Dorothy Sherrard- Marion Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends Her parents, husband, and one brother preceded her in death. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. The Revs. Eddie Null & Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until hour of service, Tuesday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.