Linda Ruth Hesson, 75, of Rockport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at home surrounded by family.
She was born on July 31, 1944 to Karl Jr. and Emma Lou (Fueger) Kramer.
She enjoyed crafting, sewing, and carrying on the family tradition of quilt making. She loved taking wild road trips across the U.S. with her husband, Bill, whom she married on January 11, 1964. She also loved caring for her grandkids and cheering them on in sports.
She was a 1962 graduate of Rockport High School and a 1963 graduate of Lockyear Business College.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill Hesson of Rockport; daughters, Kim Hesson of Rockport and Kris Hesson of Evansville; grandchildren, Zachary (Amy) Ferguson of Evansville and Nicholas (Rileigh Ling) Bingle of Rockport; great-grandchildren Henry, Ramona and Karl; and siblings, Larry (Sharon) Kramer of Bennet, NE and Susan (Floyd Keith) Goldman of Richland.
At Linda’s request, a graveside service will be held at a later date.
The family would like to give special thanks to Natalie and Ashley at Heart to Heart Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Linda to Spencer County Council on Aging, Heart to Heart Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
