Linda was born in Rock Falls, the daughter of Dart and Lillian (Masini) Nailor. Linda graduated from Rock Falls Township High School in 1962. She married Ray Allen Moore on September 15, 1962, in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2009. She was the devoted mother of 3 daughters, Gina (Chris) White, Shelly Webster, and Angela (Eric) Elmendorf. Angela preceded her in death on February 27, 2011. She spent her life being a wife, mother, and amazing homemaker to her family.
Linda is survived by 2 of her daughters, Gina and Shelly of Rock Falls, her sister Geni (Nailor) Clark; her brothers: Richard (Geni) Nailor, Dan (Barb) Nailor and Jim (Kathy) Nailor; 7 grandchildren; Danielle (White) Wolff, Amanda White, Brandon (Becky) White, Matthew (Alysse) Webber, Destiny (Charlie) Webber, Joshua (Kelsey) Webber and Trinity Webber; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dart and Lillian Nailor; her daughter, Angela Elmendorf, and 2 brothers, Roger Nailor (infant) and Kent Nailor.
Linda was a wonderful lady who had a beautiful heart that was known for her loyalty, kindness, honor, dependability, always living her life properly, proving her to be a true lady with supreme valor. She loved nothing more than her family. She was the strength that kept the family tradition alive. She had a lifelong passion for reading and keeping an amazingly clean house.
Her kindness, loyalty, love, and constant, steady presence will be deeply missed, but she will never be forgotten. Linda’s legacy will live on through all the lives she touched and the family she cherished with her whole heart.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:30 – 10:15 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM, with the Reverend Richard Russo officiating. Burial will conclude at Coloma Township Cemetery.
Memorials to Gaffey Home and Hospice.
