Linda Joyce Martin

Linda Joyce Martin escaped the grips of cancer and went home to Jesus December 18, 2023. She was 79. Formerly of Plymouth, MN, Linda was an integral part of the Nisswa community where she lived for almost 30 years.

Linda is survived by her son, John Turner and daughter-in-law, Lesa Hobright-Turner; grandson, Dr. Brexton Turner and his fiancé Alissa Giudice; grand dog, Maddie; and great grand dog Oliver; siblings, Melanie (Dick) Kidman, Mark Hofherr (Lisa Hooper), Merri Hofherr; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Lee Martin; mom, Nadine (Clayton) Adams; dad, Marion Hofherr; brother, Ronnie Hofherr.

Linda loved traveling coast to coast with the Central Lakes Corvette Club, Christmas tree lighting in downtown Nisswa, hosting and decorating Nisswa Christmas tours, and creating magical theme parties. Linda created joy and magic for all who knew her through cooking and her gifts. She loved laughter, people, especially kids, shopping, and just being loved. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and particularly the small business owners of Nisswa.

Linda’s accomplishments include thousands of gingerbread pig cookies, and hundreds of key lime pies. She accumulated enough Christmas ornaments to decorate a small town and enough pinecones to reforest North America. She loved Christmas, cooking, and entertaining. She loved to celebrate! So, join us Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM to visit, and 12:00 Noon for a service to celebrate Linda’s life in the Grand Ball Room at Grandview Lodge, 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa. Lunch will be served afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lakes Area Food Shelf in Pequot Lakes, MN

Caring for Linda and her family

Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home of Brainerd