MARTIN, Linda Ann (Age 69) Passed away in Spokane, WA on April 16, 2013. She was born August 19, 1944 in Fayetteville, NC to Dalton Jr and Anna Russell. Linda was a beloved daughter and mother. During her life Linda found her great love of animals and art, both of which never wavered. Though only a hobby for her, Linda was a wonderful painter and sketch artist. She will be missed terribly by all who knew her.Linda was preceded in death by her father, Dalton Russell; brother, Phillip Russell; uncles, Angelo Scarcello and Joe Scarcello; aunts, Margaret French and Dora Christianson. She is survived by her mother, Anna Russell; son, Richard Martin; uncles, Frank Scarcello, Charles Scarcello and Dennis Scarcello; aunts, Leona Kearney and Dorothy Donahue and numerous cousins. A Funeral Service will be held at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:00 am.