Linda Ludlow Stone - Walker Funeral Home

St. George, Utah – Linda Ludlow Stone (79) peacefully passed away on June 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Graceful, kind, and immensely talented, Linda was a source of strength and compassion to all she came in contact with.

Born in Spanish Fork, Utah on July 25, 1943, to Lynn Stewart Ludlow and Thelma Wood Ludlow and raised in Virginia, young Linda was always on the lookout for an adventure. She was often found wearing her cowgirl outfit, complete with a red cowboy hat, and riding her favorite horse Pinto or sledding down “Deadman’s Hill” at top speed. She was an avid reader, an excellent student, and a beloved older sister.

While attending Brigham Young University, the refined Virginia debutant met her scrappy, street-smart beau from Compton, California. Edgar L. Stone and Linda were married on May 27, 1966, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Ed and Linda settled in Portland, Oregon in 1968 where they raised their four daughters. She personified motherhood, teaching by example and nurturing qualities and talents for which we are forever grateful. She was our greatest advocate, a mother figure to our friends, and would often start an adventure with a Diet Coke, a sly smile, and “Let’s not tell Ed about this….”

It was often said, if you wanted something done and done well, call Linda Stone. Everything she touched became a masterpiece. She was a talented artist, designer, gardener, seamstress, event planner, and balanced all with grace and intelligence. Always a quiet strength behind the scenes, she loved encouraging others into the spotlight and allowing them to shine.

Steadfast and immovable in her testimony of her Savior, Linda was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission with her husband in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Linda is survived by her husband Ed, her daughters Dana (Garrett), Lisa (Ryan), Melinda (John), Joanna (Ryan), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, her sister Diane Babcock (Bruce), and brother Kevin Ludlow (Kitt).

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah on June 30, 2023. Visitation will be prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Benjamin Cemetery, 8400 South 3200 West, Benjamin, Utah.

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Betsy Carlile says

June 21, 2023 at 4:36 pm

What a beautiful tribute to an amazing women. I will forever remember her soft spoken voice and how much love I felt whenever she spoke to me. The “Stone Girls” are a beautiful tribute to a wonderful mother. Love to you all.

Declan Madu says

June 23, 2023 at 9:32 pm

We sorely miss our beloved Linda. Our loss is heaven’s gain! She radiated the spirit of Christ and we know for sure that we have a guardian angel friend. Good night dear Linda until the resurrection morning when we shall meet to part no more.

Billie Janeck says

June 28, 2023 at 4:05 pm

Our hearts go out to Linda’s family. Linda was a lovely woman and a positive role model during her time here on earth.

Isaac Baffour Kyei (former Elder Kyei ) says

June 30, 2023 at 11:09 am

Sister Stone , your memories would always leave with us. Death never allow us meet again in this life after mission , but I know we shall meet at the morning resurrections.

I named my first daughter after Sister Linda Stone, my experience with her in Nigeria Port Harcourt Mission was very exceptional, very loving and kind hearted woman. She is very accommodating and never segregate . I cherished months we stayed together in mission home back in Nigeria, not forgetting good food from her kitchen, especially banana bread. Sister Stone was very strong mission mother.

I got the news on 29 June 2023, yesterday around 10:20pm Ghana time.
My family were very sad ,though we know death is part of our heavenly father’s plan.

We love you Sister Stone , your grand daughters Kirsty Linda Stone Kyei said rest well grand mother.

May God be with you till we meet again.
Rest Well Sister Stone.
“Damirifa Due”

Stay Strong President Stone , our heart are with you.

From ( Isaac Baffour Kyei & Family) from Ghana

Ted & Mary Jo Hodges says

June 30, 2023 at 6:18 pm

Thank you so much for being perfect examples for Mary Jo and me. We have always felt your love for us. These funeral services for Linda were perfect. I was honored to serve as Young Mens President with you as my Stake President. Thanks to you and Linda for allowing me to live in your home while waiting for Mary Jo and the children to arrive from St Louis. We will always love Linda, You, and the girls. We pray for you and your family. Have the peace Linda always had. Heavenly Father will bless you. Thank you Ed we love you.

Turid H Hanssen says

June 30, 2023 at 10:12 pm

Until we meet again, Dear Linda…I will miss your smile and loving face. M You are a wonderful example of an LDS Woman!

Marv & Cailynn Brinkerhoff says

July 1, 2023 at 2:48 am

Our lives will never be the same because of your wonderful examples. From you we have learned dedication, joy, and excellence. Your faithful service reflects a deep and abiding love for Heavenly Father and His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. You have our prayers and love.

Andrews karikari says

July 1, 2023 at 7:13 am

You were always there for us as missionaries, you never gave up on us. The memories of an amazing mother we knew will forever live on.. your dedication to our Heavenly Father and our saviour was an emulation and a reflection on your love for God and our savior. We pray for you and the Stone Family.

Paula Graves says

July 2, 2023 at 3:33 am

You would have been so proud of the Service and Tribute the girls worked together and executed for your passing. I attended the service virtually, yet I felt the love you generously shared with everyone who knew you. Linda, I always thought you had the most beautiful spirit and that was true until the last. Watching you and Mr. Ed navigate the last few years, I saw your bond grow even unto death. You Prepared your family well for the world we face and made the world of those around you a far better place.

Linda Ludlow Stone July 25, 1943 - June 16, 2023

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