Kitty W. Lindley

Kitty is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard J. “Dick” Lindley, Jr.; and their three sons and their wives, J. Robin Lindley (Janet), Russell L. Lindley (Ruth) and Richard J. Lindley, III (Kristine). She is also survived by eight wonderful granddaughters and their husbands, Brooke, Kara and Robyn Lindley; Mayers Efferding (Jeremy), Kirby Long (Luke) and Kitty Lindley, and Astrid and Audrey Lindley; and by one great-grandson, Bence Efferding. Additionally surviving Kitty are her brothers and sister-in-law, Michael Wyble (Melinda) and Pat Wyble; and her sister and brother-in-law, Winnie Osborne (Robert).

Kitty was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Clara Wyble and her sister and brother-in-law, Tommie Nell and Gilbert Barfield.

Kitty was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, during its golden years and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She always treasured her childhood memories and the loving home in which she was raised. Kitty attended Lamar University and later returned to finish her college education at Sam Houston State University, majoring in English and Spanish.

Kitty’s love for her family was without limit. She was always excited for holiday gatherings and birthdays.

Kitty loved to travel with Dick and could pack for a trip on a moment’s notice. Their favorite destinations included all parts of Mexico, especially San Miguel de Allende and Acapulco, France, and England to visit friends in Devon. The theaters of London gave her enormous pleasure. Together, Kitty and Dick roamed America, coast to coast, making friends at every stop.

Kitty also very much enjoyed being with Dick at their ranch on the Blanco River and later, at their home in Tesuque, New Mexico near Santa Fe. Entertaining extended family, friends, and neighbors at both places always brought her joy. It was also an activity at which she excelled.

During her life, Kitty was a member of the Red Hussars Drill Team at Thomas Jefferson High School, the Melody Maids of Beaumont, the Houston Junior Forum and a Life Endowed Member of the Sam Houston State University Alumni Association. She was employed for a period of time as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Rowan Drilling Company. Later in her life, Kitty was active in the antique business. She was also a Christ Church Cathedral parishioner for over 17 years.

Kitty lived a full and joyful life, always welcoming family, friends, and God to her side. She will always be living in the hearts and minds of them all. She will be greatly missed.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock the evening of Wednesday, the 2nd of March, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

A memorial service is to be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 3rd of March, at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, where The Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson, Dean, is to officiate. KINDLY NOTE: Those unable to attend the service may attend virtually by visiting Mrs. Linley’s online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com and selecting the "Join Livestream" icon on the Memorial Service section.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception at a venue to be announced during the service.

The family will gather for a private interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Kitty’s honor be directed to the Christ Church Cathedral Endowment Fund, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, 77002-3183; or to Sam Houston State University, College of Arts and Media, PO Box 2537, Huntsville, TX, 77341-2537.

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