Linda Gail "Pookey" Dismuke, of Rockford departed this earthly life March 5, 2024 in South Africa. She was born December 27, 1960 in Chicago, IL; the daughter of James F. Sr. and Edna Mae Barr. Linda lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Chicago, IL. She married Kenneth Dismuke, July 24, 1980. She was employed as a secretary by the Rockford Board of Education, serving at East High School and Lincon Middle School. Linda was a former member of Fountain of Life Church of God in Christ and became a member of Yahuwah's  Chosen Generation Sanctuary, serving in the ministerial leadership. She graduated from Auburn High School class of 1979.

Linda leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband of 43 years, Kenneth Dismuke Sr; four sons, Kenneth (Carlettia) Dismuke, Jovonta Dismuke, Stedman Dismuke and Christopher Hines; two daughters, Jennifer Dismuke and Nicole Dismuke; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Mary George Parker; and brother, T.C. (Forrestine) Barr; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.  She was predeceased by her parents, two grandchildren, Kenzia and Kenyada; two sisters, Janet Barr and Brenda Arnold; brother James Barr Jr.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.