Linda Henley Short

Linda Henley Short, 71, of Kilgore peacefully passed away on March 27, 2023  after a brief illness. 

She was born February 5, 1952 in Abilene Texas to Clyde and Gertrude Henley and was the baby sister to four brothers, Bill Henley, Bobby Henley, Richard Henley and Sam Henley.

Linda spent her life raising children, being a loving wife, taking care of her family, and helping with family owned businesses.

Linda was the backbone of her family. Our Momma, Nana, sister and friend will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Proceeded in death by her parents Clyde and Gertrude Henley, son Jimmy Gibson, grandson Dakota Gibson, and granddaughter Marissa Guevara.

Survivors include her four children, Ricky Gibson of Hallsville Texas, Ginger Gibson of Hallsville Texas, Jerry Gibson of Kilgore Texas, and Chris Gibson of Longview Texas; 12 grandchildren, Kayla Gibson, Michael Guevara, Dakota Hess, Mason Gibson, Austin Gibson, Jaylah Gibson, Jalen Gibson, Chris Jr. Gibson, Ashley Wirth, Shianne Gibson, Marcus Gibson, Shawnna Gibson, Jimmy Gibson II and much more as she was everyone’s Nana, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends. 

Celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 4PM-8PM. Offerings may be sent to 307 Highland Dr. Kilgore, Tx 7566

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