Linda Joyce Ware Sumpter, 74, of Earlington, KY passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home.

She was born on June 30, 1944 in Clay, KY to the late Lula and Carl Ware. Linda was employed at Red Wagon Antiques and Animal Medical Center in Madisonville. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and had a true compassion for animals. She was a member of Earlington First Christian Church.

Linda had a smile that would light up a room and a fun sense of humor. She was admired by her perseverance and determination that never wavered. She will truly be missed by many.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter, Connie Peyton Gibson; four brothers and a sister.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Sumpter; son, Tommy Peyton and wife, Kathy of Madisonville; daughters, Lannette Howton and husband, Greg and Carla Thomas and husband, Mike both of Madisonville; brother, Danny Ware and wife, Lisa of Madisonville and David Ware and wife, Sandy of Louisville, KY; sisters, Brenda Gunn and husband, Danny of Nortonville, KY, Wanda Bryan and Carolyn Loughery both of Madisonville; granddaughter, Lacy Howton of Nashville, TN and Hillary Lamb and husband, Justin of Hanson, KY; grandson, Brad Peyton and wife, Jessica of Hanson; great-granddaughter, Addison Peyton of Hanson; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Kim Hudson officiating. Burial to follow at Concord Cemetery in Manitou, KY.

The visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Greg Howton, Mike Thomas, Brad Peyton, Gary Peyton, Danny Ware and Tommy Peyton. Honorary pallbearer is David Ware.

Memorial contributions may be made in Linda's memory to Hospice of Western Kentucky or the Hopkins County Humane Society.