Linda Jane Gowers Willis Hand

Mrs. Linda Hand, 71, of Valley, AL passed away at her home surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was born in Pell City, AL on March 26,1953 to the late Gordon Gowers and Minnie Lou Perkins.  She was the youngest of five siblings.

Mrs. Hand is preceded in death by her parents; Gordon Gowers and Minnie Lou and Eugene (Bud) Perkins. Grandparents; Duffy and Rebecca Macon. Aunt, Leona Walker. Uncle, Floyd "Pee Wee" and (Betty) Macon and Jack "Buck" Macon. Her first husband; Bobby Lane "Weasel" Willis Sr., infant grandson Ethan Holcomb and Stepson Johnny Hand.

Mrs. Hand was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She loved her flowers and sharing cuttings with her family and friends. Her teacup chihuahua "Peanut" who was by her side wherever she would be. 

Mrs. Hand started her career in 1996 at Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, AL where she retired April 25, 2016 which was the date and time she married her first husband; serving 20 years, 7 months, and 7 days of dedicated service. 

Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9am - 11am for friends and family with funeral to follow at 11am at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roy Bauernfeind and Brother Russell Carmichael officiating.  Burial will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.  Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.

Mrs. Hand is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Jimmy S. Hand; children, Debbie Charlene (Shawn) Reimann, Bobby Lane (Toni) Willis Jr., and Melinda Lou (Gary) Jones. Step children, Teresa (William) Dudley and Nancy (Roy) Bauernfeind. Three brothers, J.L. Gowers, James Gowers, and Elbert Gowers. One sister, Nancy Burgess. 15 grandchildren, Andrea (Stephen) Bradshaw, Russell (Allison) Carmichael, Ellisa (Justin) Miller, Tabitha Golden (Josh Whisenant), Haley (Trevan) Cash, Dakota (Veronica) Atkins, Ryan (Haleigh) Jones, Casey Jones, Dalton (Chandler) Cook, BriAnna Smith, Josh Willis, Brian Simpson, Shane Dudley, Johnnylee and Summer.  A host of great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren due August and September. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.