Linda Carol (Kile) Kuykendall, 79, of Marshall, IL passed away in Willow Brook Memory Care at Effingham, IL on March 5, 2022. She was born Dec. 28, 1942 to William L. and Mary (Garner) Kile in Paris, IL. Linda married Thomas J. Kuykendall Sr. on Feb. 15, 1963 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2007. Linda is survived by a son, Thomas J. Kuykendall Jr. of Marshall, IL; two sisters, Jude (Jerry) Nave and LuEllen (Charley) Rose both of Marshall, IL; one brother, Brent (Glenda) Kile of St. Petersburg, FL; nieces and nephews, Lee Ann (V.J.) Reinert of Springfield, IL, Kile (Matt) Nave of Homestead, FL, Elise (Bruce) Maxwell of Sidney, IL, Gretchen (Vince) Carona of Mashall, IL, Eric (Rebecca) Rose of Ballwin, MO, Stephanie (Chad) Bennett and Holli (Donald) Hudson both of St. Petrsburg, FL; 12 great nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Also preceding her in death were her parents and in-laws, Nettie and Harold Harlan. Linda graduated from Marshall High School in the Class of 1961. She was retired from TRW in Marshall and was a member of the Marshall Baptist Church. Linda was a loving mother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed cooking, flowers gardening, bowling and caring for her family and her pets. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Thursday at Pearce Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association or to Rescue Me Clifford. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.