Linda Jo Parsons

Linda Jo Parsons, maiden name: Albright, passed away on October 29, 2026, in Huber Heights, Ohio, at the age of 74. Born on July 26, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, she is now reunited with her beloved husband and went home to meet her Lord and Savior.

Linda lived with deep faith and a steady devotion to the people and places she loved. A member of Way of the Cross Church and was devout in her faith. She carried herself with a spirit that was very independent and always on the go, while also being caring, kind, and loving. Those qualities shaped the way she moved through the world and the way she held her family close.

She retired from Kroger as a store manager after more than 30 years of service, a career marked by commitment and hard work. Beyond her work, Linda found joy in traveling, crafts, and reading. Linda had a fondness for decorating and took great pride and love in decorating for holidays and arranging her home to bring warmth and welcome to all who entered. She and her husband also treasured the time they spent wintering in Sarasota, Florida, creating seasons of warmth and shared memories together.

Among her greatest joys was her family. She was especially proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and that pride was woven into her life in countless ways. She is survived by her daughter, Cindee Thoerner, and Cindee’s husband, David. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, David (Charmaine) Albright, Dian Rose, and Robert (Heather) Albright.

Linda’s legacy continues through her grandchildren: Anthony Henderson and his wife, Amanda; Kyle Henderson and his wife, Jodie; Kevin (Belle) Henderson; Charles Thoerner and his wife, Natalie; and Benjamin Thoerner and his wife, Amber. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Sophee, Lorelai, Ezra, Adeline, and Owen, whose lives carry forward the love of their grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is further survived by her extended family, including her brothers-in-law Phil (Gale) Parsons, Doug (JJ) Parsons, and her sister-in-law Geneva Parsons. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Parsons; her son, Kevin Parsons; her father, Elbert Albright; mother, Rita Albright; brother, Steven Albright; sister-in-law, Lavonne Parsons; and her brothers-in-law, Estel Parsons, Larry Parsons, Edward Rumsey, and David Rose.

Family and friends will be received for visitation on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Way of the Cross Church, 612 Beatrice Drive, Riverside, Ohio 45404. The funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E Lytle 5 Points Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458 following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda's memory to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton or the Pink Ribbon Girls

Linda Jo Parsons will be remembered for her faithful heart, her strength, her kindness, and the love she poured into her family and friends. Her life leaves behind a lasting imprint of devotion, warmth, and grace.