Linda Joyce Ranker's Obituary
Linda Joyce Ranker of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center following some recent healthcare challenges. She was 76 years old.Linda was born on January 8, 1942 in Connelsville, Pennsylvania, the beautiful daughter to Rebecca M. (Ritenour) and Eugene J. Ranker. Linda was one of the introductory members of LARC (Lee County Association for Remarkable Citizens), an organization her mother assisted in building through her philanthropic efforts and those inspired by mother and daughter. Linda attended LARC programs for several decades. Her development and quality-of-life was greatly enhanced from the skilled programs she helped to create while participating at the organization. It is a fitting tribute to Linda, therefore, that LARC continues to grow and serve our community thanks to her example and the assistance of her family along the way.A Funeral Service for Linda will be celebrated by Pastor Bernice Moore of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 inside the Chapel at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. Guests will be received for a half-hour preceding this ceremony beginning at 1:30 pm also inside the funeral home chapel. At the conclusion of these services, friends and family will recess to adjacent Memorial Gardens Cemetery where Linda will be laid to rest inside the Mausoleum located in the Chapel of Memories.To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Linda’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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