Linda Sue Lowrey, 57, Topeka, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 31, 2005, at St. Francis Health Center. Linda was born Sept. 8, 1947, in Topeka, the daughter of John and Dorothy Christman. She was a graduate of Highland Park High School and a proud member of the Bonnie Lassie drill team. Most recently she was employed with Combined Insurance in Topeka. Linda held the title of licensed administrator. There she touched many lives at work, not only her students

, but everyone who came into the office. On Jan. 29, 1965, Linda married her husband, Larry R. Lowrey Sr., of Topeka. Love and devotion provided Linda and Larry with 40 years of wonderful marriage. Linda was a very caring and loving individual. She touched the lives of many individuals. She learned about love and family from her mother, Dorothy, and she carried on those values with all whom she touched. Her family was her life. She cared dearly for everyone in her family with all of her heart, especially her children and grandchildren. Her legacy will be forever remembered and carried out by those who knew her well. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Christman. Survivors are her husband, Larry R. Lowrey Sr.; three sons, Garret Bervert, John Lowrey and Larry Lowrey Jr.; a daughter, Annette McMullen; two sisters, Carol Martin and her spouse, Jim Martin, and Joanne Coffman; 10 grandchildren, Christopher Bervert, Kayla Lowrey, Travis Bervert, Kendra Lowrey, Payton Lowrey, Kylie and Kendal Lowrey, Greg McNary, Adam McNary and Erin McNary; and two great-grandchildren.