Linda Lee Gooding, 73, of Lakeview, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.
Linda was born on Oct. 14, 1947, in Bellefontaine, a daughter of the late Glenn and Barbara Lones Reed. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Austin Carnes, and Donavon Hempker, a great grandchild, Brennon Martin, and her brother, Bill Reed.
Linda married Ronald Gooding on June 17, 1994, at Indian Lake and he survives. She is also survived by five children, Mark (Holly) Salyer, Tracey (Bob) Salyer-Lowery, Chad (Angie) Salyer, Tonya (Bobbie) Salyer-Clark and Kim (Joe) Carnes-Winslow, two stepchildren, Rob (Tammy) Gooding, and Ronae Gooding, several grandchildren including Natasha Miller, many great grandchildren, five siblings, Kay Reed, Karen (Tom) Miller, Janice Bailey, Jeanie (Ben) Rice, Jack (Pam) Reed, several step brothers and sisters, a sister-in-law, Pam Miller Reed and numerous nieces and nephews.
Linda worked at Kevin’s Northside Pizza for many years and then C&S Farm Market. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and baking, being known for her pies. She was a good loving wife who would catch, clean and cook fish for her and Ron. She loved family gatherings and Holidays, especially Halloween.
A special thank you to the staff of Green Hills Care Center and Universal Hospice Care for their care and generosity.
Private family services will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be given in Mrs. Gooding’s name to Indian Lake Watershed Project, 324 County Road 11, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.