Linda Marie Jennings, 76, of Columbia passed away peacefully Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the University Hospital in Columbia.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Friday, November 1, 2024, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia with burial to follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, in Jacksonville.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home on Friday.

Linda was born on October 30, 1947, in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Leonard C. T. and Clara Louise (Kuntz) Sanders.

On August 29, 1969, in Centralia, Linda married Phillip Joseph Jennings and he preceded her in death on September 27, 2019.

Linda is survived by her son, Phillip T. Jennings of Columbia; her grandson, Cormac H. Jennings; her sisters, Dee Dee Maples and Robyn Sanders.

Linda enjoyed Star Trek, Painting, spending time with her grandson, and her puppy Josie. She was a very kind soul, loving mother, grandmother, and all-around wonderful woman.