Linda Root

ROOT, Linda Sue - Age 77, of Byron, died Saturday, January 2, 2021. Per the families request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to Grace Hospice, 2205 Jolly Road, Okemos, MI 48864.

Linda was born January 11, 1943 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Rubin and Paula (Adams) Robinson. She was a 1960 graduate of Bendle High School. She married David Edward Root February 6, 1961 in Flint and he preceded her in death May 23, 2016. She had resided in Byron for many years. Linda had been employed by U.S. 23 Supermarket, Byron Supermarket, Citizen Insurance in Howell, and the Byron Elementary School. She enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are: her children, Robert Root, Tammy Root of Byron, and Ken Root of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, David, Megan, Dennis, Jeremy, Timothy, Jessica, Rylee, and Nora; great grandchildren, Destiny, Madison, Nolan, and Kasen; great-great grandson, Dawson; Siblings, Georgia (Jim) Alumbaugh of Swartz Creek, Robert (Marjorie) Robinson of Swartz Creek, and Janet Kline of Flint; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Martha Blakemore and Vickie Kirby; and brother, Oscar Robinson. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.