Linda Kaye Lacey

Lacey (DeWine), Linda Kaye, 75, formerly of Springfield,- passed away unexpectedly on November 29th, 2023 in Tampa,Florida. Linda graduated from Springfield North High School in 1966. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert & Beverly DeWine;brother Harold”Rick”DeWine and niece Sarah Linardos. Linda is survived by her loving husband and best friend Daniel Lacey and children; Todd Sodders, Lisa(James)Maxwell, Noel (LaShaun) Sodders: grandchildren; Jesse (Kelly) Wolfe, Kalyn (Michael) Bennett, Alexandria Wolfe, Seth & Jayden Sodders and Clarence Higgins: great granddaughter Scarlett Bennett. Siblings; James DeWine, Daniel (Connie) DeWine, Sharon (David) DeVore, Bryan (Tracy) DeWine and sister in law; Michelle DeWine. Linda will be sadly missed, as she never new a stranger and was loved by many. She will be remembered as a free spirit and person of great adventure. Linda and Dan enjoyed a variety of activities, including winter backpacking in New Hampshire and sea kayaking in Maine, Alaska and the Bahamas. They also sailed for many years, including a winter voyage to the Bahamas. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held January 7th 2024 at 4:00pm at Cecil & Lime Cafe. Contributions can be made to the Sarah Elizabeth Linardos Memorial Scholarship Fund at SpringfieldFoundation.org