Linda Bartlett Wheatley, 1941 - 2023

Linda Kay Bartlett Wheatley, age 81, of Quinlan, left this earthly life on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. A celebration of her life was held in her hometown of over 50 years, Quinlan, on Sept. 8. A gravesideservicewasheldon Saturday, Sept. 9, at Terrace Cemetery in Post, Texas.

Linda Kay was born on Nov. 27, 1941, on a cotton farm in Post, Texas, to Durward Haynes Bartlett and Mozelle Irene Kuykendall Bartlett. She attended Close City School and graduated from Post High School in 1959.

Before retiring, she cared for special needs patients at Individual Care of Texas Assisted Living.Shealsoworked at Reames Market in Cash and Walmart in Terrell.

Herfamilywaseverything to her, and her sacrifices showed this. Her life was always all about others. She loved spreading joy and brightness everywhere she went. Linda was one of the sweetest ladies, being very humble and selfless. She enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, and word finds. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys. Linda loved animals but had a special place in her heart for cats. She enjoyed beachcombing and collecting seashells. We laid to rest a lady who gave so much of herself to others and enjoyed doing it. We all will hold her in our hearts until we see her again.

She is survived by her daughter,ElizabethWheatley Hopkins of Little Elm; son, Glenn D. Wheatley Jr. and wife Sandi of Commerce; daughter, Rebecca McGee and husband Robert of Conroe; Grandchildren Glenn D. Wheatley III and fiancé Jessica Bednar; Shayna S. Wheatley and partner Ryan Hoff; sister, Barbara Gatlin and husband Felton of Broken Arrow, Ok., along with several nieces and nephews, and many extended family members and friends.

Her parents, her sister BeverlySandersandbrother, Jimmie D. Bartlett, preceded her death.

Donations can be made in remembrance of Linda WheatleytoCommerceTexas Animal Shelter, Royce City TexasAnimalShelter,orSpay Neuter Network in Crandall, Texas.

LINDA BARTLETT WHEATLEY