Linda Jeanne Ward
Linda Jeanne Ward
Linda Jeanne Ward, 73, of Sun City Center, Florida passed on March 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with renal failure.
Linda was a woman of many talents who shared her knowledge and skills with many, both close friends and strangers. Linda was born on June 3, 1952, at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland, to John and Betty McCoy Anderson.
Linda completed her business degree in West Virginia and soon became employed as an accountant in the government housing office, being stationed in D.C., Key West, Cuba and Jacksonville. Everywhere Linda lived, she explored the area, enjoying the regional foods, taking lots of photos of areas she visited and the animals she saw, and often volunteering with the local animal welfare groups.
Always a crafter and loving to share with others, while at GITMO, Linda set up a monthly craft day for kids at the only McDonalds on base. In addition to teaching crafts to children, she often partnered with fellow crafters to teach classes and card-making techniques. She was always interested in new techniques and passing that knowledge along to other crafters.
Linda spent many days with her mother on Anna Maria Island where they entertained family and friends. Often Linda and her mother would take road trips, sometimes being joined by her brother, John; her great-aunt, Jeanne; or her friend, Rose.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, David, and his wife, Hyon Mi; and her much loved cat, Caddy. Linda is survived by her brother, John (Lisa) Anderson, of Baltimore, Maryland; her beloved cat, Camille; and many nieces and nephews and a grandniece. She leaves behind many close friends, including Rose Haehnel, Nellie and Michael Brock, and Jane Piehler.
Services were held at Rosier Church, on April 15, 2026. Please make donations to Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.), 1528 27th St. SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570, where Linda met and adopted Camille whom she loved and spoiled beyond measure.
Linda Jeanne Ward, 73, of Sun City Center, Florida passed on March 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with renal failure.
Linda was a woman of many talents who shared her knowledge and skills with many, both close friends and strangers. Linda was born on June 3, 1952, at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland, to John and Betty McCoy Anderson.
Linda completed her business degree in West Virginia and soon became employed as an accountant in the government housing office, being stationed in D.C., Key West, Cuba and Jacksonville. Everywhere Linda lived, she explored the area, enjoying the regional foods, taking lots of photos of areas she visited and the animals she saw, and often volunteering with the local animal welfare groups.
Always a crafter and loving to share with others, while at GITMO, Linda set up a monthly craft day for kids at the only McDonalds on base. In addition to teaching crafts to children, she often partnered with fellow crafters to teach classes and card-making techniques. She was always interested in new techniques and passing that knowledge along to other crafters.
Linda spent many days with her mother on Anna Maria Island where they entertained family and friends. Often Linda and her mother would take road trips, sometimes being joined by her brother, John; her great-aunt, Jeanne; or her friend, Rose.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, David, and his wife, Hyon Mi; and her much loved cat, Caddy. Linda is survived by her brother, John (Lisa) Anderson, of Baltimore, Maryland; her beloved cat, Camille; and many nieces and nephews and a grandniece. She leaves behind many close friends, including Rose Haehnel, Nellie and Michael Brock, and Jane Piehler.
Services were held at Rosier Church, on April 15, 2026. Please make donations to Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.), 1528 27th St. SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570, where Linda met and adopted Camille whom she loved and spoiled beyond measure.