May 31, 1947 ~ January 27, 2026 (age 78)
Linda Kay Bearden Day passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Bill and Estie Bearden, she moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, as a child, where she graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. In Hutchinson, she met and married her husband of 52 years, Benjamin Herschel Day (affectionately known as Bud or Buddy) in 1965. They had two children, Jennifer and Jonathan, that she adored beyond measure. After moving around for Bud’s military service, in 1986 the family moved to Opelika, Alabama, the place she called home.
The youngest of seven children, Linda is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Estie Bearden, sisters Tommie Richardson, Elwanda Curley, and Elaine Collins, brothers Bill Bearden, Don Bearden, and Dennis Bearden, and her former husband Bud Day. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Chris) Brown, son Jonathan (Anne) Day, her sister and brothers-in-law, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Linda genuinely loved people, had a sweet and gentle disposition, and was generous and giving (at times, to her own detriment). She was witty and smart, could talk to anyone, and she truly cared about others. She had a strong faith, knowing that God was her provider and that He continued watching over her. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and could be a lot of fun. She wanted to help people, and she truly embodied love in her tiny frame. For this and so many other reasons, she is and will be loved and missed so very dearly.
The family thanks the caring staff of Summer Village Camellia Place and at the East Alabama Medical Center Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, as well as her long-time doctor Justin Campbell, for the kind and compassionate care they provided to Linda and her family.
A graveside memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Montevallo Cemetery (County Road 73, Montevallo, AL).
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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