Linda Kay Peper

Linda Kay Peper, 84, of Girard, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Hillsboro. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Springfield, the daughter of George and Bessie Mullikin Arnold. She married Harold Peper on December 28, 1958, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2002.

In addition to her husband, Harold, Linda was preceded in death by one daughter: Cynthany Schroeder.

She is survived by her children: Bethany Peper of Girard, Jerry (Wendy) Peper, of Illiopolis, Lorinda (Mark) Jennings, of Litchfield Tom Peper, of Decatur; and grandchildren: Briana Peper- Meo; Andrew Peper, Kelsey Jennings, Riley Jennings, and Amanda Mann.

Linda worked for several years as a bookkeeper for Farmers Pellet Company. She also worked as an assistant librarian at the Girard Township Library. Linda was a lifetime member of the Boston Chapel Christian Church. She was a longtime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Girard Alumni Association. Linda volunteered and served on the board of the Girard Samaritan Food Pantry for several years. She enjoyed researching genealogy, reading, gardening, flowers, and most especially attending events with her grandchildren.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Girard. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Boston Chapel Christian Church in Girard. Burial will immediately follow the service at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Boston Chapel Christian Church, the Girard Food Pantry, or the Macoupin County Historical Society.

Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Girard is honored to be caring for Linda's family.