Linda L. Hamby, 74 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2026, at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Atkinson Murphy. Linda was the loving wife of Jack Hamby Jr., and they observed 40 years of marriage before his passing in 2009. Linda was a woman of faith which carried her through all moments of her life. She graduated from Solanco High School, class of 1968. Linda decided to further her education later in life, and earned her LPN. She spent much of her career at Willow Valley before retiring from the School District of Lancaster. More recently, Linda enjoyed attending the Millersville Senior Center and spending time with her girlfriends.

Surviving are Linda's three children, Jack Hamby III, and his significant other Amber Mazzeo, Benjamin Hamby, Jessica Hamby and her significant other, Joseph Santiago, eight grandchildren, Jack IV, Sonya, Abrianna, Jaden, Sophia, Jacob, Joselyn, Lily, 10 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren, as well as her siblings, Patricia wife of Bill Lock, and Mike Murphy. Also surviving are several nieces and nephew. Preceding her in passing in addition to her parents and husband, Jack Jr., are her granddaughter, Stella and a brother, Thomas Murphy.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584 on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 3:00 PM until the time of service. Interment will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Linda's memory to, Millersville Senior Center, 222 N George St, Millersville, PA 17551.