Linda Diane Behl's Obituary
Crystal River-
Linda Diane Behl, 66, passed away unexpectedly at her home on 6/2/2016. Born in Lakeland on 9/18/1949 to Vernon Joel and Helen Caswell Carroll, Linda lived the majority of her life in Polk County, FL, eventually enjoying the peace and tranquility of her Crystal River home.
Predeceased by her father, Vernon, Linda is survived by her mother, Helen Carroll of Lakeland; son, Robert Behl (Kayley) of Gainesville; daughter, Sandy Kyser (Russ); grand daughters, Kaylee, Kia, and Kacey Kyser; and one great-grand daughter, Aubree Jason, all of Lakeland. Linda is also survived by sister, Louise Shaffer (Eddie) of Winter Haven; brothers, Richard Carroll and Raymond Carroll, both of Lakeland; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and former husband, Stephen Behl (daughter, Rhiannon).
Linda graduated from Lakeland High School, PCC Nursing Program and USF, Lakeland Campus, managing to work full-time while pursuing her RN degree. Linda enjoyed working many years at Winter Haven Hospital prior to applying to LRMC. She spent over 35 years giving loving care to her patients, many of whom would recognize her outside the hospital setting.
Throughout her life, Linda made helping family, friends, and patients her main priority. It wasn't unusual to be 'bestowed' with a gift, if Linda was around! Above all, Linda had a kind and loving heart and Linda/Sis/Mama/Mimi will surely be forever loved and missed by all she leaves behind.
A Memorial Service will be held in celebration of Linda's life on 6/14/16, at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel at 11am.
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