Linda Lue Lytle, 69, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.

She was born on November 3, 1944 to  Ruby (Ferrill) Turley in Spring Hill, WV.   On January 24, 1977 she married Jim Lytle and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1986.

Linda worked at General Motors Central Foundry.

She is survived by her mother, Ruby of Defiance, son, Paul Bays of Defiance, daughter, Regina Bays of Defiance, step-son, Tommie Lytle of Grover Hill,  grandchildren, Paul Lytle of Fort Wayne, IN, Carrie (Nate) Armstrong of Defiance, Erica Brown of Defiance,  Samantha of Ft. Wayne, IN, Jessica of  Ft. Wayne, IN, Mirissa Scott of Grover Hill, Justin of PA, Chelsea of PA, 7 great grandchildren and a sister, Nancy (Dave) Miller of Ft. Wayne, IN.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Debbie Bays and a son, Charles Bays.

Visitation will be held  from 9-11 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Tim Yazel officiating.

Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorials are designated to the benevolence of the family.