Linda Kay Erickson, the daughter of Vernon M. and Virginia M. (Kirk) Thomas, was born April 30, 1953, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1971. Linda then attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business and secondary education in 1980.

In 1971, Linda was united in marriage to R.D. Steele, and they became the parents of one daughter, Rochelle. They later divorced. On July 16, 1994, Linda was united in marriage to Tom Erickson at the Atchison County Memorial Building, Rock Port. They made their home in Coin, Iowa, until returning to Rock Port in 2019.

Linda was employed as General Manager and Accountant by her parents at J&M Restaurant and Lounge, Rock Port. She was later employed by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff, and a substitute teacher. Linda was later employed as an Accountant by the Fairfax Implement Company, Fairfax, Missouri, and MasterGuard Heat and Smoke Detectors in St. Joseph, Missouri. She retired as a Controller for Featherlite Trailor Manufacturing, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Linda enjoyed raising cattle with Tom and named every animal. She enjoyed bowling and crafts. Linda passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home in Rock Port, at the age of 71.

Besides her parents, Linda was preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Max Lee Thomas; and father and mother-in-law, Paul and Vivian Erickson. Survivors include husband, Tom Erickson, Rock Port; children, Rochelle (David) Henagan, Rock Port, and Keith Erickson, Texas; grandchildren, Drake (Kimberly) Daugherty, Ashlynn (Andrew) Lingerfelt, and Tristian Henagan, all of Rock Port, and Zoe Henagan, Louisiana; great-grandchildren, Briar, Blaykleigh, Ivy, and Luxtyn Daugherty, Autumn Lingerfelt, and Everly Henagan; sister, Pam Harris, Lincoln, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Darlene (Jerry) Isaacs, Camdenton, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Monday, October 14, 2024, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, conducted by Mr. Lane Seymour. Inurnment was at Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. Memorials may be directed to Rock Port Volunteer Fire Deparment. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.