Linda Petro Raney's Obituary
Linda Petro Raney, 75, of Memphis, TN, passed away on November 29th, 2023 after a valiant battle with respiratory and heart issues.
Linda was born on November 25th, 1948 to Philip & Pauline Petro in Leland, MS. She graduated from Leland High School in 1966.
After graduating in 1966, she landed her first job as a nurse in Memphis. Linda, had many jobs throughout her life, including starting Apartment Finders, then working for Williams United.
In 1975, Linda met Ronnie in Memphis, TN. Both knew immediately they were going to get married, and were married on December 21st, 1976.
Linda and Ronnie had one child together: Lee Petro Raney. Linda had one child, Scarlett, before marrying Ronnie. Ronnie later adopted Scarlett as his own. Linda had 3 stepchildren, Jan, Lyn and Ron Jr. Linda also had one bonus child, Diana. She had two sisters, Vicki and Carole, as well as one brother, Buddy. She had four Grandchildren, Dusty, Lucas, Marshall and Adam.
Linda was a dedicated mother and wife. Her husband Ronnie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in his 60’s, which was a devastating disease. She was his rock, caring for him until the very end. Their love was legendary.
A celebration of life will take place at Memorial Park on Monday, December 4th at 2:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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