Linda Sue Beckham

Linda Sue Beckham passed away January 14, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Topeka, Kansas but spent most of her adult life in Fort Scott, Kansas. While she enjoyed retirement, she often spoke fondly of her co-workers after many years of working at Whiteside’s West in Fort Scott. She loved her family dearly, held a special place in her heart for a l animals and thoroughly enjoyed working in her garden.

She is survived by her loving husband Joe Beckham; her sisters Cindy Chase and husband Richard, Robin Knapp and husband Carro l; her children, Becky Howard and husband Kevin, Bob Beckham and wife Jamie; grandchildren Kiel and Tanner Beckham, Haley, Zack and Lukas Howard and Katie Hutson; great grandchildren Jonathan and Zoey Howard, Savannah, Everly and Kinsley Hutson, Fynnlie, Warren, Barrett, Kiegan and Mason Beckham.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Norberta and Elmer Russum.

There was cremation. A visitation will be held Monday, January 20th from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Interment will follow at a later date in Butler, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Paws and Claws and leave in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

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