Linda K. East, 76, passed away November 4, 2019 at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette. She was born on June 29, 1943 in Frankfort to Frank and Pauline (Goodwin) Gill. She married Thomas East on October 15, 1960 in Frankfort and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2013.
Linda attended Frankfort Schools and later earned her GED. She worked as a meat cutter at Kroger for 23 years. She and her husband co-owned the Frankfort Bakery from 1971 to 1981. She also worked at Mallory Controls and Crellin in Frankfort. She had previously attended First Baptist Church in Frankfort and was a member of the Frankfort Eagles. Linda loved her grandchildren. She was an avid Bingo and Euchre player and enjoyed crocheting.
Visitation and Services
In accordance with Linda’s wishes, there will be no services held. Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center and Clinton County Crematory are honored to assist the East family.
Survived by:
She is survived by her Daughters: Kim Harris of Frankfort, Lori Donoho of Lafayette, and Jade (Adam) Graham of Las Vegas; Grandchildren: Levi (Allison) Harris of Lafayette, Matthew Donoho of Lafayette, Kali Graham of Las Vegas, and Tommy Graham of Las Vegas; Great-Grandchildren: Camden and Sydney Harris of Lafayette; Siblings: Darrell Gill of Lafayette, Mike Gill of Japan, Carolyn Gill of Frankfort, Beverly McMasters of Lafayette, Nancy Hollingsworth of Kirklin, Janice Baker of Illinois, and Steve Gill of Kirklin.
Preceded by:
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Kim, So sorry for your loss. She was such a great lady. Prayers.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDear Kim & families, Linda & I were friends from our time at Kyger all through high school. She was one girl who was always a friend to me! I’ll be looking for her at Bingo at the VFW. Love, Jeanie & Hoppy
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry for your loss, Kim. My heart goes out to you.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleShe was an amazing lady and I was truely blessed to be her daughter!!! She was a strong woman who showed me how to be a strong woman. I cant ever thank her enough for being my mom!!!!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleKim, Lori and Jade and families:
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I was a pleasure living beside her for so many years growing up.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleLove you, grandma! I hope you’re with grandpa now. You’ll be missed!!
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