Born in Kirksville, Missouri on October 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Mahurin and Cleta Mae (Roberts) Mahurin.
On January 26, 1989 she was united in marriage to Jerry Abernathy who preceded her in death on December 1, 2015.
Linda is survived by two brothers, Laverne Mahurin of Kirksville, Missouri and Dean Mahurin of Hanna City, Illinois. One sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Don Blakely of Georgetown, Texas.
Two daughters Lisa Snitker of Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Stacy Harper of Georgetown, Texas. One son Daniel Snitker that preceded her in death. Linda had four stepchildren David and wife Pam Abernathy of Hutto, Texas, Donnie Abernathy of Georgetown, Texas, Scott Abernathy of Kingfisher, Oklahoma and Angie Abernathy-Ierbeck of Amarillo, Texas. Three grandchildren Gracy Thompson of Leander, Texas. Dalton Harper of Brownwood, Texas, Zach Harper of Oklahoma. Five step grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Numerous sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Linda was born and raised on a farm in the community of East Center of Kirksville, Missouri. She attended a one room schoolhouse for 1st - 8th grade. She graduated from Kirksville High School in 1964 and attended Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville. Linda then moved to Kansas City, Missouri and worked at Hallmark Cards for many years until she married and moved away.
At the time of her death, Linda was employed as a secretary for the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Texas. She was grateful for all the wonderful friends she made while there; she enjoyed her job immensely. Her greatest love was raising her three children. She was an excellent cook and very talented in many ways. She loved to fish, sew, crochet, garden and can. Linda spent her leisure time watching old reruns of Perry Mason and Gunsmoke. She and Jerry loved their animals and after Jerry passed away her Boston Terrier, Lilly, kept her company and she loved that dog very much.
Over the last few years Linda was able to fulfill her dream of traveling. She visited New York City enjoying everything the city had to offer especially Broadway plays and Junior’s famous New York Cheesecake. In July of this year she was in Telluride, Colorado for her niece’s wedding. The highlight of this year was a trip to Scotland and Ireland with her sister and brother-in-law. It was everything she had dreamt and more. Her family is so happy that she got to fulfill these dreams.
Linda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and the best sister anyone could have. She will be forever missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton, Texas. Family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton, Texas with James Yates officiating. Intermit will be in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Evant, Texas.
Pallbearers are, Lisa Snitker, David Abernathy, Donnie Abernathy, Scott Abernathy, Angie Abernathy-Ierbeck and Charlie Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online at www.Donate.Cancer.Org
or mail to: Conquer Cancer Foundation, PO Box 896076, Charlotte, NC 28289-6076. Include, in Memory of Linda Abernathy.
