Linda Russell, 82, of Independence, MO passed away December 26, 2007 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, at the Carson Speaks Chapel followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service. Linda was born on December 10, 1925 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Antonio and Alexandria Almeida. She graduated from Roosevelt Highschool in Honolulu, HI. Linda loved cats, flowers and sewing. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arvol Agee and second husband, Barney Russell. Linda is survived by her two daughters, Arvolene Kehoe and Roxanne Fitzpatrick; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Paresa.