Linda Joy Govreau, 75, of Fredericktown died Dec. 8, 2024. Mrs. Govreau was a member of Oakdale General Baptist Church where she served as pianist. An avid music lover, she played many instruments, but the piano was her favorite. She also was a pianist for Madison County Singing Conventions and for Madison County Senior Choir where she served as a board member. She enjoyed spending time with her dog and crafting. She was a 1967 Glen Allen graduate with honors in typing, shorthand and office practice. After many years, she retired from the Fredericktown Walmart. Born July 26, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Lucille Cobb) Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years: Oscar Cletus Govreau.
She is survived by three sons: Mike (Charlon) Govreau of Festus, Jerry (Debbie) Govreau of Desloge and Danny (Teresa) Govreau of Farmington; a son-in-law: Steve Vaugh of Festus; a brother-in-law: Bill (Kitty) Govreau of Ozark; seven grandchildren: Chris Vaugh of Hillsboro, Zach Vaugh of Festus, Cody Govreau of Park Hills, Kylie Govreau of Festus, Bradley Govreau of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Joseph Govreau of Imperial and Emma Govreau of Bonne Terre; four great-grandchildren; a special cousin: Norma Crews of Douglasville, Ga.; a special classmate: Joe Huskey; her dog: Bella; and several other cousins and friends.
She also was preceded in death by an unborn infant; a daughter: Cindy Lou (Steve) Vaugh; a great-grandson: Welker Stephen Vaugh; and grandparents: Charles and Maggie (Dellinger) Cobb and Jim and Bessie (Thompson) Johnson.
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until services at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Follis & Sons Funeral Home, 700 Madison Plaza Drive, in Fredericktown. Arrangements are under the direction of Follis & Sons Funeral Home.