Linda Hardee Milligan
Linda Milligan, 82, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born in Wichita and adopted by John B. and Louise Hardee of Wichita, KS. Linda graduated from East High School in Wichita prior to receiving her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. Linda, a lifelong Jayhawk fan, spent the entirety of her 35 plus year full-time education career as a teacher and librarian for the Wichita school district. After retiring from full-time teaching, she helped several home school families in the area including her own grandkids.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bryant, sister Donna, and husband Larry. She is survived by her sons John of Wichita, Sam and beloved daughter-in-law Kara of Valley Center; grandchildren Jeramiah, Gabriella, Makayla and Elianah; other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 9th at the Valley Center Christian Church, 1801 E 5th, Valley Center. A reception will follow after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Linda Milligan to the Hope in Valley Equine Rescue and Sanctuary at 9025 N Broadway St, Valley Center KS 67147.
Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com
My name is Samuel Milligan. My mother, Linda (Hardee) Milligan, was a member of the graduating class of 1960. I wanted to let you know, for record-keeping and time-saving purposes, that Linda passed away in August of 2025. My mother was proud of the fact that she was a Blue Ace and told us many stories of her time in high school. I wish you and the rest of my mother’s classmates nothing but the best and hope your efforts to stay connected are successful.
Sorry to hear about Linda’s passing.
What a thoughtful note for us
from her son, Samuel.