Linda Kay Sawyer, 73, of Avon, IL passed away Sunday May 27, 2018, 6:59 a.m. at the OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center Galesburg, IL. She was born Saturday, March 24, 1945 in Rushville, IL the daughter of Harry R. and Alice M. (Reathaford) Menely. She married Chuck Becker and later married Tom Sawyer on August 30, 1983.
She is survived by her husband Tom Sawyer of Little Swan Lake, IL; one daughter Tommie (Chad) Lydic of Little Swan Lake, IL; one daughter-in-law Jamie Becker of Macomb, IL; one granddaughter Carly Becker of Edwardsville; three sisters Peg Johnson of Arizona, Sandy (John) Ellis of Dahinda and Nancy (John) Guenther of Berwick, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 son (Brad Becker), and 1 infant son (Darby Becker).
Linda loved to watch wrens in the summer. She was known for her famous Christmas cookies. She enjoyed going to the boat and just being at the lake. She enjoyed talking to her sisters and taking vacations with them. She enjoyed Sunday cookouts at Brad and Jamie’s boathouse.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com. Wise Family Funeral Homes are in charge of the arrangements.