Linda Christine Boyce, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 17, 1949, in Fisk, Missouri to James Arnold and Christine (Duke) Arnold. On January 6, 1979, Linda married Leroy T. Boyce in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Linda was a life-long resident of Butler County. She attended Ash Hill Baptist Church and Cowboy Church of Fisk. She enjoyed going to church, reading her bible and spreading the word of God. She loved working in her flower gardens. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Linda is survived by one son, Roy (Ashley) Boyce of Bloomfield; one daughter, Linda Lee Boyce of Puxico; three brothers, Jeff (Diane) Arnold, Larry (Jan) Arnold, and Kevin (Pam) Arnold; and two granddaughters, Skila Hoggard, and Ilyssa Boyce. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy T. Boyce; and her parents, James and Christine Arnold. A host of family and friends also survive.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at 17357 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, Missouri. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements.

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