Linda Charleston

Linda Charleston, 79, passed away on October 17, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 18, 1943, to Arthur and Katherine (Murphy) Smyth in Iowa City, Iowa.

Linda was a wonderful mother and caring friend to so many. She was the hands of God here on earth. Sharing meals with strangers, mentoring hurting women, and making quilts and diapers for the less fortunate, and missionaries through Grace Quilter's ministry. She was the previous owner of Creative Sewing Center and a nationally recognized sewing instructor.

Linda is survived by her husband, Don Charleston, Sr.; children, Don (Kathy) Charleston, Jr., Diana (Kelly) Bowers, Dan (Kellie) Charleston, Doug Charleston, David (Rhonda) Charleston, and Derrick Charleston; sisters, Janice and Bonnie; half-brother, Lee Gibbs; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and half-brother, Steven Gibbs.

Services will be held at Grace Church, 4200 E 25th Street, in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, with service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will immediately follow the service at Altoona Cemetery, NE 80th Street, Clay Township, Iowa, 50009.

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Jenny Nixt and her staff at Suncrest Hospice for their compassion and care for Linda.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church or the family in loving memory of Linda.

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