Linda Sue (Motsinger) Brown, 71, of Christopher, died at 3:47 p. m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Westside Care Center in West Frankfort. Ms. Brown was born on July 22, 1941 in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Virgil Motsinger and Flossie (Key) Motsinger. Linda was the owner of the Our Place Restaurant in Sesser, taught Fiberglass Application at the SIU College of Technical Careers, and also worked at Huck’s in Christopher. She was a member of the Broken Hearted Church in Christopher and enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving relatives include five children, Jeff Motsinger, Oak Hill, WV, Dawn (Don) Wilkins, Buckner, Mellonie Alexander, Buckner, Mark Frye, Sesser, Bryan Motsinger, Benton, twelve grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Eric, Joseph, John, Joshua, Cody, Sadie, Preston, Brittni, Tiara, Sandra, sixteen great-grandchildren, four brothers, Carl Motsinger, Nashville, TN, Rick Motsinger, Benton, Jack Motsinger, Christopher, Mike Motsinger, Buckner, one sister, Myra McWhirter, Christopher, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ms. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Shayace Radeke, four brothers, Robert, Larry, Ronald and Timothy Motsinger. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a. m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pierce officiating.