Linda K. Salmons' Obituary
Decatur – Linda K. Salmons, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, in her home with her loving family by her side.
Linda was born November 11, 1947, in Decatur, the daughter of Wally and Lillian (Norman) Tarter. A homemaker, Linda loved going to rummage sales with her grandchildren, loved gardening, crocheting, watching hummingbirds and working jigsaw puzzles. She married Thomas C. Salmons on October 26, 1979 in Decatur.
Surviving is her husband, Tom of Decatur; children: Selena (Thomas) Quimby of Decatur, Neil (Janet Fair) Salmons of Decatur, Robert (Julie) Salmons of Decatur, Trina (Chris) Hiber of WI, Anthony (Misty) Salmons of Oreana, and Russell (Jennifer) Salmons of Niantic; 24 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; siblings: Maxine Leschewski of Decatur, Ronald Tarter of Decatur, Mattie (Michael) Nunn of Decatur, Larry Tarter of Decatur, and Wally Tarter of Decatur; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Nancy; and brothers: Johnny and Albert.
Visitation will be from 1 pm until the service time at 4 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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