Linda Kay Gaines Obituary in Bowie at White Family Funeral Home

Obituary For Linda Kay Gaines

Linda Kay Gaines, 71 of Bowie, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 in Nocona, TX.

Graveside services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 29th, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.

Linda was born August 20, 1950 in Bowie, TX to Ruby and J. Duwayne Brooks. On June 5th, 1970, she married Melvin Ray Gaines at Central Baptist Church in Bowie.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Glenda Brooks Miller.

Linda is survived by her husband Melvin Gaines; son Brent Gaines of Bowie; daughter Brandi Merrett and husband Joe of Weatherford, TX; grandsons Stetson Gaines of Bowie, Justin Gaines of Gainesville, TX, and Caden Merrett of Weatherford; granddaughter Brooklyn Merrett of Weatherford; and siblings Phil Brooks of Dallas, TX, Cindy Atchley and husband Billy of Big Spring, TX, and Rene Hopson and husband Don of Bowie, TX.

Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Youth and Children's Ministries of the First Baptist Church of Bowie.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Linda was such a kind and sweet person. I was so blessed to know her, Diana Caswell Smith

In loving memory on the first anniversary of your death... I Knew your all your ife...have never known a kinder soul...I will never forget you and realize how blessed I am for having known you . Prayers for your family.8 b

I can not express my deepest gratitude for the things that Linda has done for me or for my son. She was the best Nana and I am grateful for the opportunity to have known her an call her family . The respect I have for Linda and Melvin is greater than I can express, what they did and sacrificed for Justin and Stetson and all they did for them to be able to build the bond that they have as brothers was above and beyond... She will dearly be missed by all, Love you Linda, and Thank you....

One of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met! Rest In Peace Linda! Connie Patterson

So very sorry for your loss. Linda was such a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers with the family. Love, Sharla Holloway Dobbins

So very sorry for your loss of Linda. She was such a sweet person. Prayers for all the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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