Linda Joann Lindsey was born on December 3, 1955, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to the late Mr. Willie C. Simmons and Mrs. Sallie D. Simmons.

Mrs. Lindsey accepted Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a member in the Junior Choir.

Mrs. Lindsey attended North Gulfport School in the 60's and she attended Harrison Central High School in 1973. She started her employment and training as a welder for Turnbull Enterprises where she was employed for 35 years.

Mrs. Lindsey was preceded in death by her parents, Sallie D. Simmons, and Willie C. Simmons; her siblings, Willie J. Patton, Lovie M. Allen, Mildred A. Ester, and Jesse W. Simmons.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Herbert E. Lindsey of Opp, AL; one daughter, Wenoka S. (Dr. Julius W.) Willams of Tallahassee, FL; two sons, Maurio C. (Farrah) Lindsey of Lithonia, GA, Marco A. (Deanna) Lindsey of Lafayette, LA; one brother, Willie F. (Katie) Simmons; six grandchildren, Sir Shamus Smith, Cameron Lindsey, Marco Lindsey, Jr., Malina Lindsey, Maurio Lindsey, Jr., Wenyatta Simmons-Williams, and host of other friends and relatives.