Linda Sue Anderson

Linda Sue Anderson, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her residence after a courageous two and a half year battle with esophageal cancer. With broken hearts, her family said goodbye to a woman whose strength, grace, and devotion shaped their lives.

She was born on February 5, 1946, at the family home in Wetzel to C. C. “Pete” and Lela G. (Swartz) Hammons, who both preceded her in death.

Linda graduated from Lincolnview High School in 1964 and retired from Federal Mogul after a dedicated 36‑year career. On February 12, 1966, she married the love of her life, Bill Anderson. Together they raised three children and shared a lifetime of cherished memories. After retirement, Linda and Bill enjoyed traveling and spending their golden years side by side. She attended Trinity Friends Church for more than 35 years and faithfully volunteered in the church nursery and at the church food pantry.

To Linda, nothing was more important than family. She adored her children and treasured her grandchildren and great‑grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her husband, Bill Anderson, of Van Wert; daughters, Kimberly (Brad) Saylor and Shelly (Roger) Smith, both of Van Wert; son, Bradley G. Anderson of Payne; sisters‑in‑law, Anna Hammons and Karen Hammons, both of Van Wert; Judy (Jerry) Sanders of Racine, WI; Sandi (Frank) Agler of Van Wert; Cindy Dawson of Willshire; eight grandchildren; seven great‑grandchildren and another on the way; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Hammons and his wife, Chloris, Donald Hammons, and Neil Hammons, and her sister, Lois Christman, and her husband, Nick.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Alspach‑Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel, Van Wert, with Pastor Matt McGovern presiding. Interment will follow in King Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Linda’s name to Karla’s Kupboard Food Pantry at Trinity Friends Church.

Condolences may be shared at www.alspachgearhart.com.