Linda S. Brown, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on June 7, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Frances J. (Smith) Book.

Linda worked for many years as a secretary at the former St. Joseph's Hospital. After retiring, she continued working, selling fine jewelry at JCPenney, and became quite knowledgeable about all kinds of gemstones.

Playing golf was one of Linda's favorite activities, and played in women's golf leagues at both Overlook Golf Course and Four Seasons Golf Club. She also enjoyed going on Caribbean cruises with her sister and granddaughters. Linda was an avid reader, and she enjoyed trying new restaurants with her siblings. She will be remembered for her independent spirit and generosity and devotion to her family. She lived by the motto that "it is better to give than to receive".

Linda is survived by her children Kenneth Gebhard (Karen) of Southport NC, and Tracy Lare (Michael) of Ephrata; her granddaughters Samantha Gebhard and Alexandra Beacham (Devon); great grandson Lucas Beacham; nieces Sue Byorick, Donna Erdman (Michael), Kathy Daminger (Michael), and nephew Charles Book (Helen); and Cooper, her miniature poodle, who is living the good life in Southport NC.

In addition to her parents, she was more recently preceded in death by her brother; Charles W. Book, and sister; Nancy O'Neill, and her three beloved dogs, Heidi, Murphy, and Rachel.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Brethren Village Retirement Community, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, from 10:00AM-11:00AM. A Funeral Service will follow visitation at 11AM at Brethren Village Retirement Community with Rev. Dr. Quentin Wallace officiating. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, PA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Linda's name to The Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center , 848 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603; or Hospice and Community Care , 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Arrangements entrusted to Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 717-560-5100