Linda Marie Willis (Taylor), 71, of Rio Dell, passed away on April 9, 2020.

Linda was born in Morton, Washington on March 15, 1949. She graduated from Fortuna Union High School in 1967 and attended Bethany Bible College in Santa Cruz for two years. Linda was married to Steve Willis on August 17, 1968. They were married 51 years.

Linda worked a number of jobs, including owning her own clothing business in Scotia and Rio Dell. She was most known for her smiling face and kind assistance at Palco Pharmacy. She enjoyed family time, family celebrations, bargain shopping, camping in the Redwoods, beaches, rivers, and traveling. She was also actively involved with a number of churches over the years, including Calvary Christian Center, Wood Street Chapel, Rio Dell Baptist, Redwood Christian Center, and most recently Rohnerville Assembly.

Linda is survived by her husband Steve, daughter Stephanie (Matt), son Jason (Sondra), daughter De Ann (Jared). Grandchildren Travis (Rachael), Shalynn, Zeb, Arianna (Stan), Austin, Bradley, Donald, Baylee, Alexander, and Chloe. Great-Grandchildren: Lily and Ezra. She is also survived by her brother and sister in-laws, aunts and uncles, and many nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Betty Taylor, brother Bill, and her sister Carol.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gobles Mortuary in Fortuna and due to current situations a celebration of life for friends and family will be held at a later date.

Flowers or funeral contributions can be sent to Gobles Mortuary or saved until the celebration of life ceremony. (We prefer the latter.)

Gobles Mortuary
560 12th St. Fortuna, Ca 95540

“Heavenly Father, you have abundantly blessed me. Thank you for my precious children and grandchildren. Make me a blessing in their lives, as well as in the lives of everyone with whom I come in contact. Although I’m thankful for the material possessions you’ve given me, I’m most thankful for my family- The only blessing I can take to heaven with me. Amen.” -Linda Willis, 2004

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