Linda Gale Hammond was born on December 26,1952 in Kansas City, KS to Jake Walker and Frances Gatewood. She accepted Christ at an early age. At the time of her passing, she was a member of The Mount Christian Worship Center.

Linda was educated in the Kansas City School District, graduating from East High School in 1971. She worked as a healthcare insurance adjuster and then in insurance workman’s compensation for over 25 years. Linda was a social butterfly and as being such, she became a Real Estate agent in 2003 where she flourished.

Linda was united in marriage to Charles A. Hammond on June 30, 1990 and their marriage lasted until her death. As a couple, Linda and Charles loved to travel, doing and trying things that were out of each others comfort zone, but gave way to some magical moments. Linda loved spending time with her family and friends and always tried to bring the family together. She planned a recent birthday party to include alLof her nieces and nephews because she wanted to “make new memories together”. She adored her two grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Mee Maw”. She always looked forward to visiting and spending time with them. Linda loved her some Kansas City Chiefs football. Sitting on the edge of her seat and pacing the whole game.

In November 2017, Linda began having health issues, but always bounced back, but in December 2024 heart problems popped up and started to re-occur. On June 1, 2026 Linda suffered cardiac arrest and never bounced back. She passed away quietly at St. Joseph’s Hospital on June 15, 2026.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Jake Walker, mother, Frances Everett and one sister, Eloise “Reetie” Everett.

She leaves to cherish her outgoing spirit, her devoted and loving husband, Charles A. Hammond, stepson – Charles B. Hammond (Emily), San Diego, CA, 2 precious grandchildren – Ella Rose and Cashton Allen, San Diego, CA,, two sisters – Kathy Hickmon (Tonnie), Raytown, MO, Lisa Walker Morgan, Perris, CA, four brothers - Darel Anderson, Oakland, CA, Tony Carter, KCMO, Jake D. Walker, Carson, CA, DeWayne Walker, Las Vegas, NV, Earl Holmes, Raytown, MO, Her stepmother, Shirley Walker, KCMO, three aunts, Clairetha Griggs (Stanley), Hawthorn, CA, Darthene Buckman (Gerald), KCMO, Barbara Walker, Lees’s Summit, MO and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.