Linda Sue White

Linda Sue White, 73, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 at 5:32 a.m. at Heartland Regional Medical Center.   Linda was born July 21, 1940 in Jonesboro the daughter of Roy Dillon and Freda (Groves) Dirden.  She married James White on August 22, 1964 in Marion and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage.  She was a homemaker that was passionate about teaching and sharing God’s word for 25 years.  She participated in a Bible study with a special group of ladies every Tuesday.  She enjoyed the time she spent with her Lord.  Survivors include her; Husband – James White of Marion Daughter – Terri Copher of Cambria Son – Enos Gaskill and wife Kristi of Murrieta, California Daughter – Jamie Lawson and husband Brian of Romeoville Daughter – Rebecca Akers and husband Michael of Jonesboro Daughter – Melissa White of Marion Thirteen grandchildren;   Philip Gillmore   Jacob Gaskill   Cayden Childers   Camden White   Connor Lawson   Ramonica Webb   Naomi Wright   Kate Gaskill   Cassidy Grey   Jordyn Grey   Madylen Childers   Carly White   Caylin White Seven great grandchildren Brother – Randy Dirden and wife Marilyn of Bakersfield, California Four Sisters;   Patricia Probasco of Canyon Country, California   Sue Dunham of Murphysboro   Pamela Long of Oildale, California   Sheila Truitt and husband Jim of Omak, Washington Several nieces and nephews Preceded by her Parents and brother – Ralph Dillon  Funeral services will be Friday, October 4, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Forby officiating.  Entombment will follow in Egyptian Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Friday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.