Linda Claire Yellow, 75, of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer "Duffy" and Margaret (Hill) Wilson.

Linda attended local schools and graduated from Bryant & Stratton College. She was instrumental in many public relations projects throughout Niagara Falls and served on the Niagara Falls Tourism Board. Linda also worked in the Native American Center for the Living Arts (The Turtle), the Title 4 Program of the NACS, the former Emily's Pizzeria and retired from the Seneca Niagara Casino.

Linda passionately volunteered for several organizations in the area, most notably the St. Vincent De Paul Native American Food Bank where she took great pride in helping those in need. For her dedication to the community, she was granted numerous awards including the Citizen of the Year Award, the Bundled Arrows Award, and The Caritas Award from Niagara University.

Linda is survived by her children, Margaret Rickard, Moria DiNardo, Manny Yellow (Tina DiFuscio) and Maurice "Moose" (Clorissa) Yellow; her grandchildren, Jarrod Patterson, Manny Patterson, Nate Patterson, Robert Paul, Guy DiNardo, Jr., Kerry DiNardo, Abigail Lewis, Margaret Lewis, Chiara Yellow and Bryson Yellow; her great-grandchildren, Lilli, Liela, Jocelyn, Autumn, Daniel, Breigh, Miyah, Jaiden, and Je'Sai; her sister, Wanda Wilson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by her grandson, David Rickard and her brothers, Cameron Wilson, Mark Wilson and Frank Wilson.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 20 from 6 – 8 PM and Friday, January 21 from 10 – 12 Noon at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made at https://gofund.me/8270ed0a