Linda L. Whitford

Linda Lucille Whitford, 62, of Tampa, Florida, previously of Rockford passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. Born April 12, 1953, in Rockford, the daughter of Floyd and Maxine (Jones) Whitford. Graduate of West High School, Class of 1971 and went on to attend Northern Illinois University earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Linda was a veteran serving in the United States Army from 1973 – 1978, where she was an RN. Linda enjoyed movies and Musical Theater. She loved all things Disney. Her “kids” were her cats and she had a special love for calico cats. Linda loved being in Florida, where she passed away. She deeply loved her family.
Lovingly survived by her sister-in-law, Beatrice Whitford; niece, Sharlin (Chad) Whitford Logid; nephew, Lawrence Whitford II; great nephew, Jason Logid; great niece, Kayla Rose Montgomery. Predeceased by her parents and brother, Lawrence Ralph Whitford Sr. in 1987.
Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1829 N Rockton Avenue. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, assisted the family. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.