Linda was born on October 3, 1943 in Waycross, GA. She was a graduate of Ware County High School and was crowned Miss Ware County in 1961. She went on to graduate from Jones Business College in Jacksonville.
From there, Linda moved to Atlanta where she was employed as a private secretary at Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. After a short time she moved back to Jacksonville, FL where she was hired by Prudental Insurance Company as a Mortgage Billing clerk followed by a position as an Executive Secretary.
Linda is survived by two sons; William Scott Hart, granddaughter, Alexis Hart Karas, and great-granddaughter Lilly; Christopher Lee Hart (Terri), granddaughter, Danielle Hart Blevins (Kevin) and great-grandson, Oliver.