Linda Ann Jahnke, age 79, passed away peacefully at her residence in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 12, 2026. Born on November 1, 1946, in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late John H. Beck and Sarah Elizabeth Shelton Beck.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James Jahnke; her sister, Sandra Chapman; and her brothers, J.W. Beck, Raymond Beck, and Horace Beck. She is survived by her children, Pam (David) Martin of Gainesville and Kenny (Teresa) Owen of Clarkesville; her grandchildren, Amber (Dave) Garrett, Nick Owen, Kelly (Danny) Loaiza, and Michele Simmons; and her great-grandchildren, Logan Cain, Ariana Garrett, Amiyah Garrett, and Kenzie Owen. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Gaye Beck, Jean Beck, and Linda Godfrey, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Northeast Georgia Hospice and to the family members who provided dedicated care for Linda in her final days.
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