Linda Nalbach Bushong

Linda Nalbach Bushong, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on March 4, 2025. Linda was born on January 28, 1939, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to the late Anna Lee Swope Nalbach and Walter Bernard Nalbach.

Linda was a graduate of College High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA. She graduated from University of Kentucky in 1960, where she was a member Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She worked in Louisville, Kentucky, before moving to Owensboro and was married to Dr. William Duval Bushong for 53 years. Linda was a member of Owensboro Medical Alliance, a charter member of the Junior League of Owensboro, and a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing golf, traveling, and gardening.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Duval Bushong, in October of 2018.

Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth Straub (Louis) Louisville, Kentucky; son, Benjamin Duval Bushong (Denise) Owensboro, Kentucky; granddaughters, Madeline and Anna Claire Straub and Audrey Bushong; grandson, William Duval Bushong II; and step-granddaughter, Lauren Denton.

Linda and her family extend their gratitude to all her Owensboro friends for their caring support. They offer special appreciation to her caregivers, Lisa, Lorene, and Rhonda.

The funeral service for Linda Bushong will be held at 2:00 pm CST on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm CST Saturday. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Good Samaritan Fund at Settle Memorial United Methodist Church or the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden.

Memories and condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.glenncares.com