Linda Kay Stafford, age 75, of Troy, OH passed away on January 27, 2026 at her residence.  She was born on December 14, 1950 in Troy, OH to the late Luther and Thelma (Hume) Pugalee.

She is survived by her children: Derek (Samantha) Stafford, Andrew Stafford and Brian (Kathleen) Stafford all of Troy; siblings: Tina Riddle, Sandra Reier, Carol Hennessey, Diana Sherman, Lolita Zeller and Kathleen Neves; grandchildren: Harrison and Owen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Jean Todd; and brothers: Daniel and Steven Pugalee.

Linda was a graduate of Troy High School.  She was a member of the Ginghamsburg Church and the UAW Local 402.  Linda started working for Navistar International in 1994 and retired in 2020.  She loved the Bengals and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Baird Funeral Home.  Private interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Miami County.  Condolences may be made to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

Ohio's Hospice of Miami County
3230 N. County Road 25A, Troy OH 45373
Web: https://hospiceofmiamicounty.org