Linda Rae Agan

Linda Rae Agan, 82, of Carlisle, passed away on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born Linda Rae Goff on August 22, 1943, to Jim and Juanita (Covey) Goff at Collins Hospital in Knoxville, Iowa, she grew up in the Knoxville area. She attended Liberty Country School and later Knoxville High School. Linda remained active in her community throughout her life, participating in the 3-Ls 4-H Club and as a longtime member of Zion Methodist Church. She also worked as the Veterans Administrator in Knoxville.

On January 19, 2007, she married the love of her life, Arnold “Arnie” Agan, at the little white wedding chapel in Las Vegas. The couple shared many happy years together until Arnie’s passing in 2023. Linda found great joy in gardening, especially tending to her flowers, playing cards, and spending time with her family. She was known for her thoughtful habit of sending birthday and holiday cards with perfect timing, a small but meaningful way she showed her love. Above all, she cherished traveling with Arnie and took deep pride in her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Kevin Houser, Chris Houser, and Nick Woolsey; her grandchildren, Theotus Houser, Cirasole Houser, Jory Houser, Jenna Ford, Jaspyn Beamon, Jayde Barth, Jordyn Houser, Brenden Woolsey, Brylee Woolsey, and Harper Woolsey; 12 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Jane Berry, Richard Goff, Martha Reed, and Joyce Goff; and many extended family members and friends. She is now reunited with her husband, Arnold “Arnie” Agan; her parents, Jim and Juanita Goff; her brother, Marion Goff; and her sister, Susan Rowland.