Inez “Lavon” Linder
Inez “Lavon” Linder, age 86, of Quincy, died on February 1, 2026 in her home. She was born on May 6, 1939 in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur and Yoisha (Reynolds) Sprinkle. She married George Linder on 1954. He preceded her in death.
Inez worked various jobs throughout her life including as a housekeeper at the Ramada Inn and as a CNA.
She was of the Christian faith. Inez loved flower gardening, crocheting, and reading in her spare time. She enjoyed fishing on the Mississippi River and going camping with her family. Inez was always willing to lend a helping hand and was liked by everyone. She was known for her wonderful Texas sheet cake.
Inez is survived by her children: Phyllis Fletcher (Dean Austin) and Terry Wayne Linder both of Quincy.
Grandchildren: Yoshi (Jamone) Riggins, Terri (Shaun) Henson, Jonica (Garry) Harris, Nathan Linder, Lindsey (Tony) Pryor, Nicole Crawford Hesse, Melvin (Stacey) Linder, Collin Linder.
Numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and three sisters-in-law also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Melvin R. Linder, granddaughter Nicole Linder Bruce, five brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 12:00 PM until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She was a wonderful Granny and a beautiful soul. I love you and will miss you so much..
Lavon was a wonderful and kind person. She had always been family since I was a kid. She will be missed. My love prayers are with Phyllis and Terry and all the family.
Condolences to the family. Lavon was always so nice to me. Sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. R.I.P. Granny❤️
Our family wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Lavon, Nicole always spoke highly of her grandma and I know how hard it was when Nicole passed away so unexpectedly. I see them now in heaven smiling down on the rest of us and telling stories and giggling. May God provide you all with the strength to again experience such a great loss and may your many amazing and wonderful memories bring you comfort. Rest In Peace Lavon.
My thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Lavon was such a sweet person. I have so many fond memories of her when we worked together at the Ramada Inn.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family I enjoyed visiting with lavon when she lived above my grandma Crawford and I across the st from we would sit outside and visit half the night in the summer man what I wouldn’t give to live like those days again. Always sweet memories of her that’s for sure. May God be with you all to get you through the day ahead.