Linda Dianne Kelley Gerrald was born on July 21, 1950 in Galena Park, Texas and passed from this life on October 6, 2026 at the age of 76.

She grew up, attended school and church all within a few miles of where she was born. Linda married her husband, Warren Gerrald on March 20, 1970 just before she turned 20 years old. She and Warren lived in Houston until Warren graduated college whereupon they moved to Lamar, Colorado where their first child Audra was born. They moved from there to Durango, Colorado and lived there for about a year and a half. When Warren decided that he was not able to support his family there they moved to the Benton, Arkansas area in January of 1974 and have lived in the area ever since. There were 4 other children born to them (Benjamin, Jennifer, Katrina, and Melissa). Linda was not a stranger to grief having lost Jennifer at the young age of 5, but she overcame the loss and continued to be the type of woman described in Proverbs 31.

Linda is survived by her husband, 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Her life was blessed in too many ways to count. She loved painting and produced some excellent work, then when she was offered an opportunity to purchase a huge quilting machine she immediately started producing some excellent quilts many of which she gave away or donated to the local fire department. She did all of this while making sure her family was fed and clothed; gardening and canning vegetables made the job easier. Her loving care for others made her loved and admired by everyone who knew her!

Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10 at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Charles Baxter will be officiating.