Linda was born on July 30, 1970 in Jackson County, MO, to Edward G. Bowers and Delores M. Hampton. In 1988, she graduated from New Bloomfield High School, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader. She then attended Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City and obtained her Dental Assistant Certificate. Linda was baptized at the Lockwood Baptist Church in Mexico, MO. She worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections in Tipton, MO as a Correctional Officer until 2020.
Linda’s world revolved around her family, especially her daughter, two grandchildren and two dogs. She cherished being a mom and grandma. Her favorite thing to do was shop for her grandbabies. She loved to have something special for them for each visit. She was happily generous with anyone she connected with, she would give to others even if it would mean that she would go without. Linda will be missed dearly by her family, friends and beloved dogs.
Survivors include: one daughter, Lacey (Thompson) Berendzen (Samuel) of Russellville, MO; her parents, Delores and Chuck Nichols of Fulton, MO; two grandchildren, Brayden and Bella Berendzen of Russellville, MO; two brothers, Charlie Bowers of Fulton, MO and Brian Nichols (Dana) of West Plains, MO; three sisters, Hallie Malone of Jefferson City, MO, Crystal Kempker (Chad) of Taos, MO and Stephanie Laney (David) of Mokane, MO; her father, Eddie Bowers of Jefferson City, MO; her two dogs, Kiyah and Pretty Boy and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Georgia Hampton; paternal grandmother, Lena Bowers and an infant sister, Candace Nichols.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Providence Baptist Church, New Bloomfield, MO from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 pm at the church with Rev. Jeremy Caudel officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in honor of the love Linda had for her dogs, Puppies for Parole – Missouri Department of Corrections, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
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