Linda Gail Stoffer, born in Alabama on August 16, 1953, passed away in Crestview, Florida, on March 15, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor June Evans and Roy Wendell Rutland, and her siblings, George Rutland and Carolyn Tye. She is survived by her daughter, Dalia Patrice Stoffer. Linda was a dancer and entertainer with a bold spirit and a complex personality. In her retirement, she focused on feeding and caring for stray animals, partnering with local organizations to ensure they were fixed and safe. Above all, she will be remembered for her fierce independence, her passion for animals, and her vivid presence in the lives of those who knew her.