Alma Louise Linson

Alma Louise (Kimmel) Linson died Sunday July 12, 2020 at the Anchor of the Voyage Senior Living in Marion. Alma was born on October 13, 1934 to Manuel and Norma (Lindsey) Kimmel on a farm three miles west of Wolf Lake. She was born into a family of seven, two brothers, Paul and Merle and four sisters, Eula, Beulah, Carrie and Gloria She attended McGinnis Grade School for eight years. She graduated from grade school in 1948. She then attended Wolf Lake High School for 4 years. She graduated from high school in 1952. After graduating she worked in the Anna Shoe Factory office for two years. Then she worked at the Union County Highway Department for two years. She went to beauty school in Murphysboro. She owned and operated 4 beauty shops before she retired at an early age so she and her husband could travel and fish in lakes in Southern Illinois. Alma married Donald Linson, the love of her life, on February 27, 1954. He went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2011. Alma attended the Galilee Baptist Church for many years. She was saved at a two-week revival there, and was baptized at the Grand Tower Baptist Church, because Galilee didn't have a baptistry. She was a member of the Jonesboro Baptist church for many years but was unable to attend the past few years due to health reasons. She leaves behind three nieces, Joyce Plott of Anna, Sharon Morgan of Jonesboro, & Marilyn Krezynski of Chicago; her nephews, Russel Hill of Jonesboro, Larry Hill of Anna, Marion Hill of Dongola, Rick Schaefer of St. Genevieve, MO, Randy Schaefer of Jonesboro and Richard Tweedy; classmate and special friend, Joe Walker, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald Linson; brothers; sisters; and many friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends may gather from 12:00 PM until the time of service Friday, July 17, 2020 at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Funeral services for Alma Linson will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Perry Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Anna City Cemetery. Everyone attending will be required to wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines. No more than 50 individuals will be allowed in the funeral home at any time. Memorial contributions can be made to Jonesboro First Baptist Church of the Carmi Baptist Children's Home. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Friday, July 17, 2020,12:00PM-1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, July 17, 2020,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Friday, July 17, 2020,2:00PM Anna City Cemetery Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906