Linda Johnson Bassett

09/18/1951 - 02/13/2026

Linda Johnson Bassett, 74, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026. She always had a book or a puzzle book in her hands. She loved listening to Elvis Presley and watching crime documentaries. She leaves behind husband Ralph Hovey, daughters, Sherry (Chris) Smith and Kristy (Kenny) Burgess; stepdaughter Tammy (Jimmy) Batson; stepsons Ray (Debbie) Johnson, and Lee (April) Johnson. She also leaves behind granddaughter Lizzie Burgess, Katie (Justin) Davidson, and Kara Batson and grandsons Evan Burgess, Brantley Johnson, Bryce Johnson, Ryan Johnson and Donovan Johnson. She also leaves behind best friends Dawn Simpson and Sarah Moon. She was preceded in death by husband Winford Ray Johnson, mother Iva Jean Hamby, father Lewis Herbert Hamby, and sisters Glenda Hamby and Brenda (Cecil) Smallwood.

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 18th at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon, then a short chapel service followed by a grave-side service. All are invited to celebrate her life.

Following the funeral, a time of celebration will be held at Sherry Smith's house located at 835 East University Drive, Auburn, AL 36830.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.