Linda J. Duncan, 81, of Benton, passed away at 5:05 p.m., on Tuesday,  August 1, 2023, at Franklin Hospital ER in Benton, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 1, 1941, to Lebro Pent and Helen (Willis) Drannon in Benton, IL. She married William Robey on July 19, 1958, and he passed away May 15, 1997. On November 7, 2001, she married Donald "Don" Duncan, and he survives.

She was a member of Jackson Grove Baptist Church, in Benton. Linda was also a member of the local chapter of the Home Extension Club.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She really enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading and watching Jeopardy.

Linda is survived by her loving spouse, Donald "Don" Duncan, her children, Danny (Sue) Robey of Destin, FL and  Brook (Shawn) Craig of Benton, IL; son-in-law, Jack Anderson; step-children, Susan (Jess) Spohn, Cindy (Kevin) Alvis; Roger (Tammy) Duncan, Pete (Miki) Klus and step-son-in-law, Vince Kelley: grandchildren, Nic (Amber) Robey, Adam Anderson, Kyle (Brittany) Robey, Andrew (Sierra) Anderson, Aaron (Anne) Anderson, Joey Craig and Gabe Craig; step-grandchildren, Tracy (Jeremy) Siedler, Corey (Chelsea) Kelley, Mallory Kelley, Ross (Rae) Worthey, Chase Worthey, Christopher Worthey, Derek (Sara) Alvis, Kaitlynn (Jon)  Pulliam, Alyvia Duncan, Anderson Klus and Marli Klus: great-grandchildren, Knox Robey, Mattox Cannon, Afton Anderson, Grant Anderson, Kenton Robey, Benjamin Robey, Liliet Robey, Everly Anderson, Luckey Anderson, Sam Rausenberger, Alana Rausenberger and Averi Anderson; step-great-grandchildren, Jaci Page, Ashton Crawford, Kadence Kelley, Jane Worthey, Marigold Worthey, Jazmynn Worthey, Wade Worthey,  Lillie Alvis, Gracie Colp and Keaton Pulliam;  brother, Quincy (Mona) Pent and sisters, Judy (Lee) Musick and Beverly (Gary) Bullard.

She was preceded in death by father, Lebro F. Pent, mother, Helen Drannon, first husband, William E. Robey, daughter, Kim  Anderson, step-daughter, Nellie Kelley, brother, Kenneth Pent and  sisters, Patricia Cianferia, Yolanda Pent and Kathy Teisfeld.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main Street, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with , the Reverend Don Bullard and the Reverend Kevin Bullard, officiating.

Following the funeral service, burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Jackson Grove Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.