Linda E. Mayer, age 82, of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at her residence.

She was born on March 12, 1944, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Whalen Mervine and the late Alma (Rabuck) Mervine.

She was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School. She worked for Amy Sportswear, Dana Manufacturing, and J.E. Morgan before later becoming an aide at Tri-Valley High School, where she remained until her retirement.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento.

Linda enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, including camping, shopping at Redner's, and taking leisurely drives with her husband, Ronald, around Bear Valley. She also loved watching Hallmark movies and, most of all, spending precious time with her beloved grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 54 years, Ronald C. Mayer (2015); her son, Randall L Mayer (2026); a sister-in-law, Pauline J Stahl (2013); two brother-in-law, Warren Mayer and Franklin Stahl (2016); and her niece, Kelly Mervine (2019).  

She is survived by a daughter, Lori A Klinger and her husband, Larry; a daughter-in-law, Leslie Mayer; two grandsons, Larry Klinger, Jr and his friend Rachael and Joshua Mayer; two granddaughters, Renee Heim and her husband Rahn, and Rebecca Klinger and her companion, Zach; three step grandsons, Larry "CJ" Burlile and his wife Jenn, Michael Burlile and his wife Nichole, and Keith Burlile; great grandchildren, Alexis, Rodney, Everett and Wilder; step great grandchildren, Decon, Maximus, Ayden, Keaton, Savanna, Addison, and Tenna; a niece, Darlene Hepler; a nephew, Kris Mervine and his wife, Wendy; and her brother, Roger Mervine and his wife, Phyllis.

Funeral services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, Valley View, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Raymond Holland officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the funeral home.

Burial to follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, is honored to serve the Mayer family. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com