Linda Kay Sylva

Linda Kay Sylva, age 78 of Parker, KS died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Linda was born June 30, 1945 in Bonner Springs, KS. She was the eighth of 11 children born to Robert Lonzo and Ethel May (Ledbetter) Summers. She attended and graduated from Wyandotte High School.

In 1963, Linda and Marion Earl Sylva were united in marriage. To this union came two sons, Jay and Brad. Linda and Marion lived in Kansas City, KS until 1985 when they moved to Parker Kansas and built their home together from the ground up.

Linda worked at Kansas City, Kansas school district for 14 years until they moved to Linn County where she started working at LaCygne Elementary and retired after 30 years of service.

In her free time, Linda enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings.

Survivors include her husband Marion of the home, sons; Jay (Belinda) Sylva and Brad (Beverly) Sylva. Sister, Kathy Grider, nine grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.