Linda M. Gilkey, 75, died February 1, 2016 at a local hospital. Linda was born December 29, 1940 to the late Wendall and Francis (Leyman) McGehee in Woodson, Arkansas.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband Jerry E. Gilkey; one step-son: Michael A. Gilkey; and one sister: Patti Lynn Patterson. She is survived by her six beautiful children: Three daughters; Shari Cicalo of Houston TX, LeAnne Ramsey of Graham WA and Kim Gatlin of Virginia Beach VA; Three sons: Eddie Kemp and wife Heather of Tomball TX, Doug Kemp and wife Kerstin of Safety Harbor, FL and Chris Kemp and wife Mercy of Charlotte NC; nineteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three step-children; Darlene Hodges and husband Ken of Hot Springs, Rebecca and husband Ralph Moody of Fort Pierce FL, Dennis Gilkey and wife Debbie of Bonita Springs; Kathy Gilkey of Osprey FL, three sisters; her twin sister Wanda Bryant of Conway AR, Nancy Sinkhorn of Hot Springs AR and Joyce Owen and her husband James of Star City AR.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice.
Private Family Memorial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Guests may register at www.arkansascremation.com.
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