Linda Richardson Koalkin

Linda R. Koalkin, 82, from Roanoke/Ocala Florida went to be with the lord on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Born on November 1, 1941, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy and Maggie Richardson. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Koalkin; sisters, Lois Stanger, Frances Bower, and Arlene Harbert; brother, Percy Richardson; and daughter, Penney McDonald Bales.

Linda had a sweet tooth and enjoyed a good piece of candy from time-to-time. Her enjoyment of sweets helped her to be a great baker. Not only did she bake, but she also enjoyed cooking and hosting dinner parties for her family and friends. Linda was a very well-to-do lady who enjoyed shopping, spending time with her family and friends, and enjoyed singing along to a beautiful hymn.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her son, James Lloyd Crosier Jr; sisters, Hazel Talley, Mary Essmann, Martha Laper, and Sue Rackley; grandchildren Brandon James Crosier, Yardley Paige Bales, Randy Bales Jr. and Sonya Schnicke (Bales); stepdaughters, Barbra, and Sheila; and many cousins, and extended family members.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Lewis Gale Montgomery, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Friendship Rehab, and Heritage Hall Rehab for their kind and compassionate care, special cousins, Debra Matusevich Messina, and Rita Young, and special friend, Mary Evans. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey and Son chapel in Salem on Monday, January 8th from 2 until 3 p.m., with a service immediately to follow at 3 p.m. with Brandon Crosier officiating. Interment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park immediately following the service.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.