Linda Joyce Day of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday January 6, 2023, after a 13 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda, daughter of Charles N. Dyer and Lucille (Dillard) Dyer, was born on September 6, 1944. Linda began working for Southwestern Bell/AT&T at age 16 as an operator, took several years off to start a family before returning. She was later promoted to manager and retired in 1999 after 32 years of service, never working for another company.
Linda enjoyed exercising, interior decorating, landscaping and working in her award winning garden. But more than anything, Linda enjoyed being with her family and spoiling her three grandchildren. Her kindness knew no bounds and she was always full of love for everyone. Linda met the love of her life, Reginald “Reggie” Day in 1957 at the age of 13. They were married on March 7, 1964 and went on to have almost 59 years filled with the truest love ever known. Her love for her family was unconditional. She showed up for football, soccer, baseball, wrestling, ice skating and swim meets for her children and grandchildren whenever possible. We will forever remember your kind and loving soul.
Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband Reggie (December 30, 2022) and her parents, Lucille (1992) and Charles (2001).
Linda is survived by her daughter Michelle LeAnn Day of Blue Springs MO, daughter Dana Day Brazil and her husband Patrick of Blue Springs MO, daughter Sabrina LeAnn Wiewel and her husband Matt of Kansas City MO; 3 grandchildren: Jason P. Brazil, Peyton N. Wiewel, and Connor J. Brazil; brothers Larry C. Dyer, James J. Dyer, David A. Dyer; sisters Marilyn K. Martin, Cheryl L. Morgan and Debbie A. Thomas, and host of extended family and dear friends.
A dual service for Linda and Reggie Day will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs, 301 S.W. Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO. Their family will receive family and friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the start of the funeral at the church. Burial will immediately follow at Floral Hills Cemetery in Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Lung Association in honor of Linda and Reginald “Reggie” Day. For online the obituary the links below will take you to directly to their memorial pages: Alzheimer’s Association or American Lung Association
Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Linda and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady to work with. She was always sweet and kind.
Very sorry to hear about Linda and Reggie didn’t know him very well but Linda was my supervisor for many years. Very nice and sweet lady.
So sorry for your loss. Linda was so sweet. Had partied with her a few times. She will be missed.
Linda was one of the kindest, fairest, most gentle people I was ever blessed to know. I was so proud to call her my Mother in law. She raised two wonderful daughters. I was very lucky to marry one of her daughters (Dana). I see Linda in my wife’s kind heart everyday day. Linda will always be in my heart. Being around her made me a better person. She is smiling in heaven, reunited with her loving husband Reggie. God bless them both.
So very sad for your family at this time of great loss. Thinking of you and praying for the healing of your hearts.
So sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful story Reggie and Linda have made. Most people only dream of a life like they were able to create. Kind and gently with smiles brighter than the sun. Wonderful and supportive parents. Their legacy is carried on in the smiles of their children and grandchildren. What a blessed and cherished life they have lived. They will be sorely misses but remembered with such fondness and love. May they rest in peace together forever❤.
To the Day family,
I was blessrd to work for Linda when i furst went to SBC back in 1978. Linda always had a sweet smile always happy to see you after a long time.
Linda was one of a kind boss a GREAT one. Im glad she and Reggie are together as they should be.
My prayers will be said for you girls and your families. Tough to lose both folks in such a short time.
So very sorry to hear o$ your loss two of my best friends for around 60 years will miss them greatly.
Linda was my closest friend for years at ATT/SWBT! She was unique in every facet of life! Kind, trustworthy, intelligent, dependable, and caring! Somethings just dont’t seem right when the Lord take Linda and Reggie to me but I know they are in heaven together and that’s all that makes a difference! Their greatest legacy are Mischele, Dana, and Sabrina! RI P ❤️Linda & Reggie RIP