Linda Townsend Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Linda Townsend of Vandalia, Illinois, who passed away on February 16, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Townsend to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Koonce and Merena Koonce (Jay); her daughter Marcia Barrish; and her siblings, Billy, Donald, Harold, Bob, Keith Koonce, Dorothy Gerhart, Aline Trulock and Arlene Gerwolls.
She is survived by: her husband Charlie Townsend of Vandalia; her son Andy Pryor (Leslie) of Caseyville, IL; her stepchildren, David Townsend (Sandy) of Vandalia and Racie (Greg Keeling) of Mulberry Grove; her grandchildren, Carter, Colin, Breanna, Alexis, Keegan, Zach, Seth, Luke, Dylan and Drew; and her great grandchildren, Emily, Ryan, Henry, William, Samuel, Trenton and Tillie.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Unity Baptist Church - Hwy (716 County Rd 1700 N, Vandalia, IL 62471). A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Fayette County Health Department.
