Linda Gaye Ligon (Taylor), age 74, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly Columbus, Kansas), unexpectedly passed during a short illness at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Columbus, Kansas, on November 30, 1946, to Frank and Edith Taylor. She was married on August 10,1974, to William H. Ligon. After many years traveling as an Air Force wife, she has worked as an administrative assistant for Grain Valley State School and as a security dispatcher for Springfield Public Schools till her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her husband William H. Ligon; brother, Marvin Taylor; and sister, Susan Bruce. She is survived by her daughters Kristi Griggs of St. Charles, MO and Edee Ligon of Springfield, MO; 3 grandchildren, William Flanigan, Victoria Ligon, and Thyme Griggs; nieces and nephews, Steve Taylor, Cindy Jo Hill, Tim Bruce, Russell Bruce, and Rick Bruce; cousins, Debbie Tracy, Shelba Dugan, Patti Brabham, Jim West, and Jan Kirby; other relatives including Tim Hill and Brent Aiello-Ortner; and friends, Frank Griggs Jr., Patricia Christian,  Brandi and James Garver, and Catherine and Charles Tinley.

The visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 6:00-8:00 pm, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. The Celebration of Life service will be Thursday, September 9, at 10:00 am, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with the graveside at 2:00 pm at Columbus Park Cemetery, Columbus, Kansas.

The service will be live streamed through Zoom – Link # 695-797-7945, password 1111