Linda Whiteley
July 3, 1947 ~ September 9, 2021
Linda Jean Whiteley, beloved wife of Robert B. Whiteley, succumbed to the coronavirus on September9, 2021. Born in Mount Pleasant, TX on July 3, 1947, Linda lived in many areas of Texas and other states but returned to her roots in East Texas where she lived happily with Bob in Palestine. Both Linda and Bob were graduates of Sam Houston State University, where they were college sweethearts who pursued other lives after graduation but found each other again over forty years later and wed. Linda was a woman of many talents ranging from gifted artist to accomplished poker player. Linda was one of the first female police officers in Dallas, Texas, and continued her career with the Texas Department of Corrections until retirement. She is survived by her husband Robert and stepdaughter Andrea Middleton.
A memorial service is to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 21st of October, at the Vietnam Veterans of America Dogwood Chapter #991, 927 Gardner Drive in Palestine, where Richard R. Dahlgren will officiate.
Donations in Linda's memory may be made to BARC, the Humane Society in Palestine.
Memorial and Cremation services for Linda Whitely are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Linda was a kind and generous person. Both she and her husband were such kind landlords, customers, and especially friends to us during some of our darkest times after our son’s car accident. My family will always be grateful to them and our hearts go out to Mr, Whiteley and the family and friends she left behind.
Linda was a roommate in our apartment during college. We had many memorable times together and she was responsible for introducing me to chocolate fudge pie. What a blessing to be there when she and Bob married.
Lin, I miss you, but now understand why you did not return my messages. May God keep you close to Himself!
Lin and I were roommates in an apartment during college. We shared many times together, good and bad. She was the one who introduced me to chocolate fudge pie!
It was a privilege to attend Lin and Bob’s wedding; such a memorable event!
Now I understand why there were no responses to my messages. May God bless her, keep her close to Himself, and grant her peace forever!