In Memory Of
Linda F. Chaffin
1943
2022
Linda F. Chaffin
December 22, 1943 — January 30, 2022
Linda F. Chaffin, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022.
She was born December 22, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Mildred (Neis) McCall. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1961 and received a bachelor's degree in education from Washburn University.
Linda was employed by Robinson Middle School for 20 years, retiring in 2008.
Linda married Frank Chaffin on August 3, 1963 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2019. Survivors include her daughter, Timi Musselman (Jeff) of Topeka and Brady Chaffin (Cindy) of Topeka; grandchildren Dani Musselman, Jordyn Musselman, and Braden Chaffin, all of Topeka; siblings Judy Allen and Jim McCall (Pat), both of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her sister Terril Bowen.
Linda was an actress from the time she was in high school, when she was in the Madrigals at Topeka High. She was a member of the Dale Easton Players and eventually became business partners with Dale when the company moved to Apple Valley Farm at Lake Perry.
Linda owned two antique shops and was one of the founders (as part of "Linda and Linda") of the Etc. Shop in Lawrence.
Linda enjoyed watching Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. She loved anything her grandchildren were involved in. She was very involved with her teacher coffee group and her Forever Friend group, which dated back more than 60 years.
Linda was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Aid to the Blind c/o Delta Gamma Foundation, 3250 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43221, Attn: Donor Relations Specialist.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Linda's family or to share a special memory of Linda, visit the guestbook below.
She was born December 22, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Mildred (Neis) McCall. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1961 and received a bachelor's degree in education from Washburn University.
Linda was employed by Robinson Middle School for 20 years, retiring in 2008.
Linda married Frank Chaffin on August 3, 1963 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2019. Survivors include her daughter, Timi Musselman (Jeff) of Topeka and Brady Chaffin (Cindy) of Topeka; grandchildren Dani Musselman, Jordyn Musselman, and Braden Chaffin, all of Topeka; siblings Judy Allen and Jim McCall (Pat), both of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her sister Terril Bowen.
Linda was an actress from the time she was in high school, when she was in the Madrigals at Topeka High. She was a member of the Dale Easton Players and eventually became business partners with Dale when the company moved to Apple Valley Farm at Lake Perry.
Linda owned two antique shops and was one of the founders (as part of "Linda and Linda") of the Etc. Shop in Lawrence.
Linda enjoyed watching Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. She loved anything her grandchildren were involved in. She was very involved with her teacher coffee group and her Forever Friend group, which dated back more than 60 years.
Linda was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Aid to the Blind c/o Delta Gamma Foundation, 3250 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43221, Attn: Donor Relations Specialist.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To leave a message of condolence for Linda's family or to share a special memory of Linda, visit the guestbook below.
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