Linda Jeanne Layton, 74, of Perryville passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Independence Care Center in Perryville.
She was born April 13, 1948 in Trenton, NJ to Walter L. and Merl Jean (Markham) Black.
Linda and Stanley P. Layton were married June 12, 1971 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff.
She received a Masters degree in Education at Southeast Missouri State College and taught English at PHS for 7 years and St.Vincent de Paul Perryville for 32 years
She was a member of St.Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville, a member for the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 1263 and ADK Sorority.
Linda enjoyed reading, watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, was a dedicated supporter of St. Vincent de Paul Athletics, and was a big fan of Elvis. She loved going on cruises and visiting Disney World with her family.
Survivors include one son, Shane T. Layton of Lubbock, TX; brother, Michael Black of Jonesboro, Ark.