Linda Diane Cantrell, age 60, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on October 4, 2024, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 13, 1963, in Wichita, KS, Linda’s life was a testament to the power of love, dedication, and the simple joys that make a life well-lived.
A devoted mother, cherished wife, and adoring grandmother, Linda leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Cantrell, with whom she shared countless moments of laughter and love. Her children, Jacob (Kelly) Graham and Jessica Fisher, will forever hold dear the lessons of compassion and resilience she instilled in them. Linda’s grandchildren, Hailey, Haiden, Emma, Austin, Zander, Madelyn, and Desmond, were the light of her life, and she reveled in their every achievement and smile.
For nine years, she served her community as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a role that reflected her selfless nature and her desire to help others. Her colleagues remember her as a pillar of strength and a source of unwavering support for both patients and peers.
Her interests were as sweet and fulfilling as the baked goods she loved to create. Linda was an avid baker, a master of puzzles, and found her greatest happiness in the laughter and stories shared during the precious moments spent with her grandchildren. She was an enthusiast of the great outdoors, always ready to embrace the beauty and tranquility of nature.
Linda was the embodiment of thoughtfulness. Her actions were guided by a loving heart, and she approached every person and every situation with a gentle spirit. Her selflessness was known to all who had the privilege of crossing her path, and her presence was a source of comfort and joy.
As an individual who cherished the natural world and its wonders, Linda often found solace in the words of John Muir, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” This quote was a guiding principle in her life, as she believed in the restorative power of nature and the simple pleasures it provided.
We will remember Linda for her enduring love, her dedication to her family, and the countless lives she touched through her kindness. Her memory will be a beacon of love and selflessness that will continue to inspire those who knew her. Linda Diane Cantrell’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with the threads of love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to others. Her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she loved and those who loved her.
Upon her request cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest register and leave written condolences at WestRiverFuneral.com.
