Linda Joan Emerson
Obituary
Linda Emerson, 82, of Camarillo, passed away peacefully at her home on October 27, 2025, after a 3½-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Doug; daughter, Corene; son, Mitchell; grandchildren Krya and Aaron; and brother, Stephen.
Born in Mississippi and raised in Seattle, Linda spent most of her adult life in California. She worked as a senior consultant with Oracle, a career that took her across the United States and abroad.
Linda and her husband traveled extensively, visiting all 50 states and destinations around the world. She was also dedicated to community service, serving as Executive Director of the Homeless Coalition of San Benito County and later volunteering with Many Mansions in Southern California.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 25, 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: carldogs.org, supporting senior dog rescue and adoption.
Published in Hollister Free Lance · December 19, 2025