Linda Jane Cutright Obituary (1952

Linda Jane Cutright, 70 of Kenney, IL passed away 10:12 A.M. April 8, 2023 at her family residence, Kenney, IL. Private graveside services will be Monday, April 17, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL with Josh Rohrscheib officiating. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Kenney Heritage League. Linda was born July 7, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa the daughter of Glenn and Joan (Sandy) Davis. She married Orville H. Cutright June 23, 1977 in Kenney, IL. Survivors include her husband, Orville H. Cutright, Kenney, IL; children, Joni Cutright, Indianapolis, IN, Catherine (Aaron) Simmons, Decatur, IL, Leslie (Hernando Wilson) Cutright, Springfield, IL, Kenneth Johnston IV, Clinton, IL; four sisters, Sandy (Stephen) Moore, Houston, TX, Judy (William) Voelker, Kenney, IL, Mary Jo (Larry) Summers, Normal, IL, and Janice (Ronald) Sams, Kenney, Il.; along with 9 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Roger Davis. Linda was loved for her sense of humor and her positive outlook on life. She was a wonderful cook and welcomed family and friends to stay for dinner. She loved hosting holiday and birthday celebrations. Her hobbies included gardening, canning, swimming, sewing, visiting historical sites, picnics, enjoying sunny days, and dolls, especially Barbie and Raggedy Ann's. Linda enjoyed a 42-year nursing career. She earned her L.P.N. in 1970 at the age of 18, her R.N. in 1974, and her B.S.N. in 1995. During her career, she worked in burn units, ER, ICU, Med Surg, and Corrections. During the last 5 years of her career, Linda worked as an instructor of the L.P.N. program at Richland Community College in Decatur, IL. She was a proponent of advocating for her patients' needs and she imparted that philosophy to her students. Linda wants to thank her wonderful family and friends for their prayers, love, and support. She wants everyone to continue celebrating the good things in life and to continue to be "Happy No Matter What".