Ms. Linda Kuykendall, 77, of Crossville, IL passed from this life at 10:25 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from Pana Health and Rehab Center, Pana, IL.

She was born Saturday, September 18, 1948, in Eldorado, IL the daughter of Charles and Helen (Higginson) Kuykendall. 

Linda enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, and horses, of which she owed at least four over her lifetime.  She retired from helping her family operate B & H Sundries retail store and worked on her farm both in Crossville.  Ms. Kuykendall also cherished the time she was able to spend with her family.

Surviving are an aunt Anna Ruth Wiggins, an uncle Gene Higginson, nieces and nephews Allan Stover of San Angelo, TX LaDonna (husband Tom) Grunloh of Enfield, IL Cindy (husband Robert) Orrison of Kincaid, IL Jesse (wife Rachel) Stover of Mill Shoals, IL RaJeanna (husband Mike) Rowe of Enfield, IL a brother-in-law Ray Stover of Enfield, IL along with many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters Lois Stover and Doris Kuykendall.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  A graveside service will be announced here, directed by Roberts and Cook Funeral Home, Crossville, IL conducted at the Stokes Chapel Cemetery, also in Crossville.  Masterson’s was honored to assist Cindy Orrison and Roberts & Cook Funeral Home with local arrangements.