Linda Brettrager

Linda Louise Brettrager (Lister), born January 12, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away April 7th 2026, leaving behind a family who will carry her spirit forward in ways words can barely hold.

Linda was preceded by her Grandmother Ruth Lister, Aunt Louise Lister, and her Father David Mckenzie Lister, and other loved family members.

She was a proud woman who spoke her mind- unfiltered, sharp, and often with a sense of humor that would catch you off guard. Her words are spicy, presence unforgettable, and her personality impossible to ignore. Linda lived a life traveling the nation, but Ohio was always her home. Linda was Mother of six children: Mathew Brettrager, Mark Brettrager, Luke Brettrager, Heather Rice (Denny), Eric Watkins, Rose Barholf (Watkins) and honorary son Jarred Keener. She was the proud grandmother to Kaileb Brettrager, Shiloh Barnes, Jude Barnes, Aiden Rice, Wrynn Hilton, and Benny Bee Brettrager.

Linda leaves behind her loving mother Karen Lister, older brother Mark Lister, two sisters: Audra Fletcher and Cathy Hardesty. Her nieces: Nicole Lister, Melissa Lister, Eleni Fletcher, as well as nephews Warren Fletcher and Logan Hardesty, along with many great nieces and nephews.

She leaves her spark, her smile, her eyes and a presence remembered not as quiet and reserved, but as a unique and genuine person who was unapologetically real. Her Legacy will Live on more than just a memory, but In the large wonderful family she raised, the lives she touched, and the pieces that remain in each of them.

“Holy Spirit, fill my heart with gratitude for the time I had with my mother. Thank you for the lessons she taught me and the love she showed me. Help me to honor her memory by living a life that reflects her kindness and wisdom, and carry her spirit with me in all that I do. Amen.” -Proverbs 31:26

Per Linda’s wishes, cremation has been chosen. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.