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Linda Lee, 81, of Conrad, IA went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Bethel Grove Church in rural Liscomb, IA. A luncheon and time of visiting will immediately follow the celebration of life in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the PreBorn! organization or Iowa River Hospice. Linda's family requests guests to wear causal clothing to her celebration of life. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Linda was born on January 8, 1945, in Decatur, AL, the daughter of Garrison and Margaret (Mann) Clayton. She graduated high school from Edsel Ford and furthered her education at Bob Jones University.
On August 28, 1965, Linda was united in marriage to David L. Lee in Livonia, MI. Together, they shared more than 61 years of marriage, building a life centered around faith, family, and a genuine love for others.
Throughout her life, Linda devoted herself to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Having lived in Greenville, SC; Camden, SC; Pomeroy, IA; and making her forever home in Conrad, she touched countless lives along the way.
Linda's Christian faith was the foundation of her life. She was involved with First Baptist Church in Grundy Center, IA and later Bethel Grove Church in rural Liscomb, IA. She had a special gift for encouraging others and sharing her faith through both her words and actions.
For nearly 30 years, Linda welcomed ladies into her home for Bible studies, providing a place for fellowship, friendship, and spiritual growth. For nearly 40 years, she participated in a telephone ministry, offering encouragement and prayers for friends throughout. These simple but meaningful conversations brought comfort and companionship to many.
Perhaps one of Linda's most remarkable gifts was her ability to make others feel valued and supported. For nearly 60 years, she faithfully encouraged and prayed for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators where Dave taught and coached. Whether through thoughtful words, a prayer, or a heartfelt conversation, Linda had a way of making people feel special. Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on generations of people whose lives crossed her path.
Above all, Linda treasured her family. She found great joy in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family will forever remember her loving heart, her steadfast faith, and the encouragement she so freely shared.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Dave Lee of Conrad; her children: David (Dawn Smith) Lee of Chesterfield, MO, Douglas (Lesley Murry) Lee of Villages, FL, and Veridee (Scott) Hand of Liscomb, IA; her brother, Gary (Jeanne) Clayton of Concord, MI; her grandchildren, Brittany (Tony) Chynes, Kristin Lee, Joshua Lee, Chandler (Aaron) Hillborn, Noah (Charli) Lee, Makenna (Richard) Russell, Abigail Hand, Josiah Hand, Lydia Hand, Salah Hand, and Charis Hand; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Linda's legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched, the prayers she offered, and the love she shared so generously. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.