Linda Lou Arends Davis (Lindy) lost her 19 plus year battle with cancer on Sunday November 28, 2021.
Linda was born in Story City, IA on May 31, 1959. She was raised in Stanhope and on a farm just outside of Jewell, IA. She graduated from South Hamilton High School in 1977 and went to work at Iowa State University. She met her husband Randy Davis in the fall of 1981 and started dating in the spring of 1982. They were married on January 1, 1983, at the United Methodist Church in Napier, IA. Linda and Randy have two daughters, Felicia Marie Davis of Murfreesboro, TN born March 3, 1989, and Tonya Jean Davis of North Liberty, IA born July 11, 1991.
Linda was an avid gardener and loved her flower beds. She would spend time with her husband Randy tending them and making sure they looked perfect, many times getting compliments from their neighbors about all the beautiful flowers. Linda also was an avid fan of fur, and because the family moved so many times, cats were her choice of pets. She was adopted by 10 different cats during her marriage, with all of them having a special place in her heart.
Anyone who met Linda knew what a true friend was. She always had a smile on her face no matter what was going on in her life. She always had time for others in her life and never complained about her own issues. She used her positive attitude as her weapon in her battle with cancer. One quote sums her up perfectly. When she was in a meeting with a social worker, her husband, and oldest daughter after it was determined she needed to enter hospice care, the social worker told her it was OK to be mad or angry. Linda looked her straight in the eye and said why would I be mad, I got 19 more years than the doctors said I would. That was my wife, always looking on the bright side of things. I will miss her more than it is possible to say.
Linda was proceeded in death by her parents, Mary and Merlin and her two sisters, Sue and Sandy. Linda leaves behind her husband Randy of North Liberty, IA, her daughter Felicia and her significant other Daryl Hickman, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN, and her daughter Tonya of North Liberty, IA, her brother Bill Arends and his wife Harriet, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 from 4 -7:00 p.m. with a funeral service held on Thursday, December 2, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care at 1:00 p.m. with a burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Luther, Iowa.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Randy - My sincerest condolences. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers on this next chapter. May peace find you. Big hugs! Kelsie
Our deepest thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We always miss the impromptu gatherings from across the street. Linda always made everyone feel welcome with her warm smile. She will be greatly missed!
SO SORRY for your loss Randy & Family. Linda will be missed by so many. Our thoughts & prayers are going your way.
When we moved back to Wisconsin to be with our Madison family, Ginny and Brian Hayes, we had many opportunities to visit with Linda and Randy - in Madison, in their Illinois home and at larger family occasions. The gatherings enabled us to get to be with Linda, Randy and their daughters. We especially enjoyed being with Linda - she always had a smile, was positive, and was so proud of her family. We are blessed that we had these visits, could meet some her cats, to see her green thumb magic with flowers and lovingly, that Linda was a part our lives. Sally and Jim Davis
Linda was a blessing to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her - always kind, thoughtful, and supportive. She had a beautiful smile and when she loved you, you were LOVED. She was one of the most courageous women we have ever met. We will miss her more than words can say. Love and prayers surround you all,
Ginny and Brian Hayes and Family
I am blessed to have known Linda. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Linda was a wonderful person. She indeed was always smiling. Sending our love and prayers.
With heartfelt condolences to the family. Linda was a sweet person who will be truly missed.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Linda is a beautiful soul and will always be with you.
Sending love and prayers. What a wonderful woman.
Randy, Felicia, and Tonya,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda was such an amazing, thoughtful woman who always had a smile on her face and and took the time for some great chats. We miss having you across the street. Hugs and God's peace to you all!
Robb, Amy, Ally, and Mark Limke
Our deepest sympathy. She was truly loved by family and friends. What an amazing woman.
Randy and family: We were your neighbors for about three years. We know she fought such a hard battle, but she always saw the positive side and never complained. We miss you as neighbors and as friends. We’re glad we got to share a part of your life, even for a short period. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. John, Elizabeth and Wes Taylor.
To Randy and family; We wish to express our sincere sympathy at the Home going of Linda. She fought a valiant battle with the cancer. We are relatives to Linda through her Dad's side of the family, I think third or fourth cousins. What a wonderful attitude she displayed through her battle. We are happy to know she is with her family in heaven who had gone before her. Sharon & Bonnie Abbas
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