Linda (Dillon) Mollette

Linda Mollette, age 80, passed away March 14th, 2025, at 3:10 AM at Community Hospice of Ashland. She was born October 29, 1944, to the late Cleveland Elwood Dillon and Bettie Warren Dillon of Morehead, KY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Lynn. Linda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Clyde Mollette. She is also survived by three brothers, James Daniel Dillon, David Michael Dillon, and Matthew Cleveland Dillon, all of Morehead, KY. Also surviving are four nephews. 

Linda was a school teacher for 38 years. 12 years in Ohio and 26 years in Kentucky. She retired from Eden Elementary School in 2005. She survived a bout of colon cancer in 1998 but finally succumbed to another episode of cancer. Linda loved her work as a Special Ed teacher. She loved working with kids and watching them grow and develop. 

She loved the outdoors, and she enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and picnicking. She had a Tennessee Walker horse that she loved to ride along the trails. She loved four-wheeling and traveling around the country in a camper. Linda was a member of the Morehead Community Church. She enjoyed the services of Tomahawk Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jack Ward. 

Linda will be missed by all of her friends and family. She was a very loving and caring person. A graveside service was held on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Louisa, KY, with Jack Ward officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez, KY. 

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