LINDA MARIE ENDERS

Linda Marie (Bates) Enders

April 13, 1947 - June 27, 2025

Linda Marie Enders, age 78, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on June 27, 2025. We remember her as a loving mother and sister, devoted grandmother, and generous friend. 

Born on April 13, 1947, Linda was the oldest of 3 children, often serving as a peacemaker and caregiver to her two brothers, Butch and Jim. She married Bill Enders, Jr. in 1966, a year after they both graduated from Globe High School, and the two shared a joyful marriage of 54 years until his passing in 2020. Together, they built a home where there was always lots of love and laughter.

Linda held many different jobs throughout her life, including her parents' service station, Betty Lou's Clothes Closet, Gila County Court House, Triple Nichol and E&N Construction. She has a great mind for business and together with her friend Jane Hale, she owned and operated JaLin. 

Throughout her life, she had many interests and participated in various organizations - Gila County Cowbells, Beta Sigma Fi Sorority, hunting, horseback riding, taxidermy, and traveling around watching her husband and grandkids rope. 

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Jim) O'Bryne and Lorrie Andrade, and 4 grandchildren - Zach (Bailey) Andrade, Destiny (Nathan) Norcross, Josh (Amber) O'Bryne, and Jake (Lauren) O'Bryne, who lovingly called her "Ma." She also leaves behind two brothers, Butch and Jim, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.