Linda Lou Thomas (nee Chapman), age 75, of Madison, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2023, at The Lantern of Madison.
Born Aug. 4, 1947, in Chardon, to the late Raymond and Norma (nee Williams) Chapman, she was a lifelong area resident.
Linda graduated from Chardon High School in 1965 and received her degree from Dyke College, in 1966, in Cleveland.
Throughout her life, her many pastimes included sewing, resulting in many kids and grandkids Halloween costumes and even a beautiful homecoming dress. She was a skilled cake baker, making beautiful birthday cakes for family and friends over the years, ending her art in 2001 with her son and daughter-in-law’s wedding cake. She took up pottery in the 1980s, making lifelong lasting pieces for family and friends.
She enjoyed reading, dancing, a good glass of wine, a big bowl of ice cream and watching her favorite team, the Cleveland Indians. But more than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survived by her children, Tammy McIntosh (Troy M.) of Mentor, Lisa Scammahorn (Troy S.), of Painesville Township, Edward Thomas (Valerie), of Painesville, and Charles Thomas (Kirsten), of Painesville Township; grandchildren, Sean McIntosh, Austen Scammahorn (Morgan), Kyle McIntosh, McKenna Thomas, Maia Thomas, Lincoln Thomas and Lyla Thomas.
She also leaves behind three brothers, Larry Chapman (Patricia), of Chardon, Jack Chapman (Charlene), of Media, Pa., and Gene Chapman (Brenda), of Chardon; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the staff at The Lantern of Madison for the care and friendship they provided in her final years.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, with the funeral services to follow at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The service will be live streamed from the funeral home’s website or go to https://boxcast.tv/view/linda-lou-thomas-cartqt8n1gsjewmwh59g.
Donations are accepted at the Alzheimer’s Association and Traditions Health Hospice Care.
Arrangements are provided by Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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