Linda (Ely) Wall Waddell, age 78, of White Bear Lake, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She lived most of her life in Shreveport, LA. Preceded in death by parents Frank and Roberta Ely, husband Neil Waddell and sister Sally Thompson. Survived by son Rob (Lori) Wood of White Bear Lake; brother Frank (Kay) Ely; cousin Jenny Hendrickson, who was like a sister; nieces and nephews. Linda graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a B.S. in Business Administration. She was a past executive director of Junior Achievement of North Louisiana. She served as a community leader to numerous groups and was named one of the 100 Women of the Century in Shreveport. She was a past president of Shreveport Women's Business Council, Shreveport Quota Club and Northwood Golf Club in Louisiana. She was active in the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Shreveport Rotary, the Shreveport Business Exchange Club, the Barnwell Art Center of Shreveport and the White Bear Center for the Arts Board of Directors. She enjoyed painting, traveling, golfing, cooking and gardening. She was a Master Gardener in Louisiana. She took up scuba diving at the age of 60 and went on several dive trips to Cozumel, Bonaire and the Florida Keys. Linda cared passionately about family and friends. She was a true southern belle - loved Mardi Gras, the fleur-de-lis symbol, good food, good friends and was the life of the party. Her smile and her laughter will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at Boutwells Landing and HealthPartners Hospice for the care she received. A Celebration of Life service will take place Tuesday, October 13at 6:00 pm at the Swanson's Chapel, Boutwells Landing, 5600 Norwich Pkwy, Oak Parks Heights, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association or to the White Bear Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake, MN.