Linda S. Kerley, 76, of Rockford, passed away in her home on March 22, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1947, in Corning, Arkansas; the daughter of Earl and Nona (Brown) Keller. Linda graduated from Guilford High School in 1965. She worked for Landstar Trucking in the office for 35 years. Linda was a homebody and she loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Linda was a very Godly woman and prayed for everyone.
Survivors include her children Howard (Kitty) Kerley, Jr. and Melissa (Pete) Leggero; grandchildren Jordan (Martika Cox) Kerley and Morgan Penn; great grandchildren Damien, Ayden, Layla, and Isaiah; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; life partner Howard Kerley, Sr.; daughter Teresa Kerley; siblings Billy, Herman, Bob, Shannon, Betty, Darlene, Larry, Mary, Freddie, and Jerry; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be from 1 pm to 4pm, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at The White Eagles Club, 235 15th Ave. Rockford, IL 61104. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com