She was born Sep. 30, 1947 in Rogersville, TN to James and Edith May (Laster) Gilliam. She married John A. Cralley on Nov. 24, 1964 in Bloomington. He passed away Oct. 6, 1994 in East Peoria. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Martha Lee Taylor.
Survivors include two daughters: Trena Burd of Lake Wales, FL, Greta (Bill) Miller of Marquette Heights, six grandchildren: Josh, Matt, Amanda, Jeremy, Richard, Nikki, 16 great-grandchildren, and two sisters: Geri West of East Peoria, and Clemmie Bolen also of East Peoria.
Linda was a Homemaker and her greatest joy was taking care of her family.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services.
Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Peoria Chapter.
You may view Linda’s obituary online at www.remmertfuneralhome.com