Linda Kaye Schmidt

FESTUS – Linda Kaye Schmidt entered eternal rest on November 8, 2026, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri at the age of 68. She was born in Northridge, California on December 22, 1957, to the late Jay and Mae (Hall) Shaw.

Linda went to school in Florissant, Missouri where she graduated from McCluer High School. After graduation she became certified as an early child development specialist. She worked at LA Petite Academy and at Child Time in the St Louis area. She was a home body who loved to read. Family outings and events with her children and grandchildren were her favorite activities. In 2012 she and her husband, Bill retired to Festus, Missouri.

She will be forever in the hearts of those she leaves behind, including her husband of 43 years, William “Bill” Schmidt; three children, Brian Schmidt, Sarah Michelle (Ryan) Elders and Billy (Amanda) Schmidt; two grandchildren, Cadence Elders and Landon Elders; and her siblings, Sharon Shaw, Anita Green and Darrell (Debbie) Shaw.

Visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Friday, November 13, 2026, beginning at 2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 4 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfunrealhome.com.