Linda Kay Flick

Linda Kay Flick, 71, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on Mon., Sept. 18, 2023 at Bravera Health Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River. A native of Worthington, PA, she was born July 23, 1952 to Fred and Ruth (Bowser) Long, the youngest of seven children. Linda earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and along with her beloved late husband James A. Flick, moved to Citrus Springs, FL in 2002 from Worthington, where they had both spent most of their lives. After her husband Jim passed away on Dec. 17, 2008, Linda started a career in funeral service with Fero Funeral Home in Beverly Hills, Florida that lasted nearly 15 years. She started as a funeral service assistant and immediately set herself apart from many as a dedicated employee willing to assist in any way she was needed. Her knowledge of computers and her advanced technical abilities endeared her to her coworkers as an indispensable team member; there was no task too small or too big for Linda. Linda went on to proudly earn her Associate Degree in Funeral Service from St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, FL. Above all else, Linda loved and adored her family and especially loved spending a lot of time with her two grandsons. She enjoyed talking on the phone with her relatives in Pennsylvania and with her best friend Debby. As an avid dog lover during her life, she also enjoyed spending time playing with her beloved dog, Ebony. Playing golf, a nice hot cup of black coffee, and a glass of red wine were among her passions in life. Her perfect day would start with breakfast at the local Breakfast Station with her grandson Ruari, which would most likely be black coffee and Eggs Benedict. Linda was also a faithful and devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers; enjoyed watching their games with a glass of her red wine, and her favorite color was blue. In addition to her parents and her beloved husband Jim, Linda was preceded in death by all six of her siblings. She is survived by her stepson James W. Flick (wife Theresa) of Crystal River; grandsons William Rutterman and Ruari Flick, both of Crystal River; nieces Julie and Stacy and a large family of coworkers who will most certainly miss her. Family, friends and coworkers will gather at Wilder Funeral Home, 4890 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, Florida at 6:00 P.M. on Fri., Oct. 6, 2023, where a Celebration of Linda’s life will commence at 7:00 P.M. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. www.wilderfuneral.com