Linda Sue White, 73, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 at 5:32 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Linda was born July 21, 1940 in Jonesboro the daughter of Roy Dillon and Freda (Groves) Dirden. She married James White on August 22, 1964 in Marion and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage.
She was a homemaker that was passionate about teaching and sharing God’s word for 25 years. She participated in a Bible study with a special group of ladies every Tuesday. She enjoyed the time she spent with her Lord.
Survivors include her;
Husband – James White of Marion
Daughter – Terri Copher of Cambria
Son – Enos Gaskill and wife Kristi of Murrieta, California
Daughter – Jamie Lawson and husband Brian of Romeoville
Daughter – Rebecca Akers and husband Michael of Jonesboro
Daughter – Melissa White of Marion
Thirteen grandchildren;
Philip Gillmore
Jacob Gaskill
Cayden Childers
Camden White
Connor Lawson
Ramonica Webb
Naomi Wright
Kate Gaskill
Cassidy Grey
Jordyn Grey
Madylen Childers
Carly White
Caylin White
Seven great grandchildren
Brother – Randy Dirden and wife Marilyn of Bakersfield, California
Four Sisters;
Patricia Probasco of Canyon Country, California
Sue Dunham of Murphysboro
Pamela Long of Oildale, California
Sheila Truitt and husband Jim of Omak, Washington
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded by her Parents and brother – Ralph Dillon
Funeral services will be Friday, October 4, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Forby officiating. Entombment will follow in Egyptian Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.