Linda Kay Reyes

December 2, 1938 - April 8, 2020

Linda Kay (Tausch) Reyes, 81, of Canton Ohio and North Port, FL, died on 04/08/2020 at home surrounded by family. Linda was the daughter of Herman and Elenor (Stuedeman) Tausch, and was born on 12/02/1938. As a child she thought EVERYTHING had feelings, and would even care for a tree, or her toys if "they were hurt." She was a teenager in the 1950's, and loved Elvis and ice skating. In 1957, Linda graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio, and went on to earn a nursing degree, and worked her early years at Timken Mercy Hospital. There she met Ariel Reyes, a Medical Technician of Niquero, Cuba, who she would marry in 1963. They had 3 children, and the family moved to Northport, FL in 1978. Linda was dedicated to being a geriatric nurse until she retired. Linda enjoyed scrap booking, craft painting, reading, and trips to Vegas with her husband. Shortly after the death of her husband, she moved to Tallahassee, FL to be with her daughter, and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Elenor Tausch, and her beloved husband, Ariel Reyes. She was a kind and generous soul, who loved God and her family fiercely. Linda is survived by her Children Eric (Shawnda) Reyes, Larry Keith (Michele) Reyes, and Elena (Jim) Runyon; her Brother, Martin (Lynn) Tausch; Grandchildren, Serena (Scott) Rabinowitz, Athena Reyes, Alecsandra Runyon, Asher Reyes, and Journey Reyes; Great grand-child, Cassia Rabinowitz; Two nieces, Susan (Ned) Manfrass, Karin (Dan) Comp, and Nephew, Ralph Garcia. A gathering of loved ones will be arranged at a later time. Jackie Fulford of Young~Fulford is assisting the family. (850) 610-4444 YoungFulford.com