Linda Gale Lance, 75, of Carrollton, MS, died September 10, 2025, at Golden age Nursing Home. Private graveside services were held in Smith Cemetery in Cascilla, MS.

Mrs. Lance was born July 23, 1950, in Greenwood to the late Lewis Rogers Hodges and Genella Sullivan Hodges. She worked as a nurse for thirty-five years before retirement. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy Lance; grandson, Jacob Randall; brothers, James Lewis Hodges, Sr. and Heywood Hodges; and sisters, Rebecca Clanton and Ann Harrison.

She is survived by her daughters, Christy Randall of Carrollton, MS, and Paige Upchurch of Carrollton, MS; grandchildren, Wayne Randall (Hillary), Zachary Randall (Audrey Smith), Elizabeth Pickle (Ryan), and Dylan Upchurch; and a sister, Janet Burden of Greenwood, MS.

Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge.