Linda Kirkendol

Linda Cecille Cate Kirkendol lost her battle with Cancer on Thursday, February 8, 2013. She was born in Knoxville, TN where she attended Central High School and then went on to Ringling College of Art in Sarasota, FL. “She was not only a passionate artist but also a loving mother and amazing grandmother. Anything that anyone would need, she would always be there to help in any way she could. There are so many things that I loved about my Grandmom Linda that they won’t fit on one page. Although she is not here with all of us now, I know she is looking down and is always with us. She will forever be remembered in our hearts. I love her and miss her very much.” Written by her 12 year old granddaughter Gabby Kirkendol. She is survived by her mother Mary Rice Cate of Key Largo, FL; her son Michael Robert Kirkendol who resides in Zionsville, IN with his 3 daughters Gabby Kirkendol (12), Katie Kirkendol (11), and Emily Kirkendol (7); her dear friend Ben Hughes; All of her friends at the Key Largo Moose and also her friends at the American Legion and many, many others. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has come in contact with her and helped us during this time she became ill. It means the world to me to know that my mother was in such good hands and given such wonderful care by everyone.

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