Linda Kay May, age 72, resident of Fort Scott, KS died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO. She was born August 29, 1951, in Fort Scott, the daughter of William and Marilyn Hurd Fowler. She graduated from FSHS with the class of 1969. She was married to Palmer May for 25 years until they divorced. She worked for over 20 years for Labconco in Fort Scott. Linda was always making things with wood such as porch swings. She enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. She also raised chickens. Linda was a wonderful cook, especially baking. Her family was her life. Linda was the caretaker of the family. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Survivors include her daughter Tracy May, Kansas City, MO; her son, Jeffrey May, Fort Scott, KS; siblings, Shorty Cooper, Mike Fowler (Carla), Rusty Fowler (Johnna), Pam Fowler, Carla Flennigan (Doug), Diana Ballou (Charlie), Sandy Tiri (Mike), and Chris Perry; 8 grandchildren, Jacob May (Leslie), Dalton Davis (Stacey), Bailey May, Xane May (Morgan), Katie May, Zoey May, Brandon Gardner, and Bradley Bernall; 7 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 nieces, Shelly Gray, and Jessie Ballou.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Friday, January 26th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.