Linda Kay Edington

SERVICES
Linda Kay Edington (Nini), 66, of Gainesville passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. The family will receive friends the evening of March 1st from 6-8, at Geo.J.Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for 10am Wednesday March 2nd at Geo.J.Carroll & Son Funeral Home, with Hollis Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

HISTORY
Linda was born October 29, 1949, in Hollis, Oklahoma, to L.J. and Maureen Brandon. Linda married Elzie Joe Edington on May 19, 1965, in Army Post, Ft. Polk, Louisiana They resided in Oklahoma, and shortly moved to Dubai. Mr. & Mrs. Edington made lifelong friends while living in Dubai for 12 years before moving to Gainesville, Texas. Linda was an avid reader and bridge player. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

SURVIVORS
She is survived by her daughters Shamaria Edington, Jennifer Presson and husband Will, all of Gainesville. Brothers James Brandon and wife Debbie of Austin, Texas, and Billy Jack Whitley and wife Esperanza of Mexico. Four grandchildren Lauren, Peyton, Cason, and Haley. Three great grandchildren Mason, Isabella and Zakery, along with several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a special friend Max Blevins, and his family. Pallbearers are Matt Edington, Cliff Arnold, Keegan Arnold, Kyle Arnold, Donald Veal and Rowdy Veal. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Edington, son Jody Edington, parents Mr. & Mrs. Brandon, and sister Mary Tucker.