RICHMOND-  Linda Lee Erk, 72, passed away Saturday morning February 19, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.   A daughter of the late Noble and Mary (Dungan) Breeden, Linda was born on Williamstown, Kentucky on February 9, 1950.  She moved to New Paris Ohio when she was seven years old and has lived most of her adult life in Richmond.  Linda graduated from Anderson Beauty School in Richmond and worked as beautician/cosmetologist for many years at Brockman's and Marie's beauty salons.  She also was manager at Richard's Restaurant for several years.  Linda was a hard worker and was always doing something for somebody.  She enjoyed cooking and everyone loved it.  Linda liked to bowl and had participated in bowling leagues when she was younger but her favorite way to spend time was with her family and friends.

Survivors include her 2 sons, Brentt and Kyle (Brittney) Davis; 2 grandsons, Corbyn and Ryder Davis; 4 siblings, Carol Richie, Donna Wheeler, David and Bobby Breeden; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Erk on July 14, 2015.  They were married in Richmond on June 21, 1980; 1 brother, Larry Breeden.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 2 p.m. on Saturday February 26, 2022 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Dublin.  Pastor David Eales will officiate.  Cremation will follow.