Linda Briscoe

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Linda Jean Briscoe, age 73 of Lamar, MO went to be with the Lord and her dearly missed loved ones on February 5th, 2026. She was born on November 22nd, 1952, in Oakland, CA to Jim and Lea Baier. Linda was united in marriage to Kyle Redman in September of 1972, and they had three children together, Tina Middleton (Redman), Kurt Redman, and Brandi Redman. Linda later went on to be united in marriage with Scott Briscoe in January of 1990.

Linda graduated from Fort Scott Community College alongside her mother-in-law Kay Briscoe, where they both obtained their RN license. She spent a few years as the Head Administrative Nurse in Abilene, TX before returning to Nevada, MO where she spent many years at the Head Administrative Nurse at Heartland Behavioral Health.






She was extremely proud of her accomplishments. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with every ounce of her heart.

She is survived by her three children, Tina Middleton, Kurt Redman, and Brandi Redman; her eight grandchildren, Korey, Aley, Brett, Lindsay, Tristan, Bradey, Peyton, and Kaden; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Prudence, Rox, James, Rhiannon, Nova, Zachariah, Oliver, Hyde, Harlow, Scottie, Greyson, and Kyler, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Jim and Lea Baier; her sister Fran Berryhill and brother Larry Kennicut, as well as many close friends.

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A visitation service will be held on Thursday, February 12th from 5 to 7PM at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. The family asks everyone to come with loads of stories to tell, to honor Linda's memory.

Memorials are suggested in her memory to the Nevada Eagles Club, where Linda was a member for many years.