Linda Druger, 71, of Perry, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

Graveside Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Visitation is Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home in Mexico.

Linda was born on June 19, 1953 in Carlinville, Illinois, the daughter of James Lee and Lorene (Lawrence) Jeffrey. On August 4, 1973 at the Union Baptist Church in Mexico, she married Wallace "Tuffy" Druger. He passed away on February 1, 2018.

Linda graduated from Mexico High School in 1971 and pursued further education at a business college in Quincy. Her professional career included dedicated service at the Audrain County Courthouse, where she worked in both the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Juvenile Office until her retirement.

Linda had a deep passion for camping and gardening, with a special love for her flowers, which brought her much joy throughout her life.

Survivors include her mother, Lorene Jeffrey of Mexico; three sons, Tony (Evelyn) Druger of St. Louis, Douglas Druger of Mexico, and T.J. (Jennifer) Druger of Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Nathan, Natalie, Brendon (Lydia), Leo, and Olivia; one sister, Teresa Caldwell of Perry; two brothers, Dr. Robert (Sachi) Jeffrey of Los Angeles, California, and Larry (Dorothy) Jeffrey; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Tuffy, Linda was preceded in death by her father, James Jeffrey; two brothers, James Morris Jeffrey and infant David Allen Jeffrey; and one brother-in-law, Eddie B. Caldwell.

Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 1479 County Road 1675, Jacksonville, MO 65260.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Providence Alaska Medical Center and the Providence Hickel House in Anchorage, Alaska, for their tremendous love and care of Linda.