“font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; font-family: ‘Times New Roman’;”> Linda Inez Gholson was born September 25, 1961 to her loving parents, John and Floria Gholson. She was the youngest of seven children. Both parents and two sisters preceded her in death.
“font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:”>Linda was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1979. Afterwards, she attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and graduated from Harris-Stowe College with her Bachelor of Arts in Education degree with certification in Early Childhood Education. In 1983, Linda was blessed and gave birth to a beautiful bouncing baby girl, Lacey L. White, the love of her life.
“font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:”>Linda was a talented and creative educator, working in the St. Louis Public School system until she became ill, She gained many friendships and memories, which she cherished dearly throughout her years. She had a definite passion for the children’s overall well being.
“font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:”>She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. James Christian Church, where she remained a member until its dissolution in 2006. She was then faithful at visiting friends and family’s churches.
“font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:”>Linda really lived life to the fullest. She was a loving, kindhearted caregiver and nurturer, who had a passion for giving to others. She cherished her friendships and was a faithful, loyal and unselfish friend. She was creative person with an eye for a bold sense of design. Linda loved to shop and dress for the occasion. She also loved to travel and share special moments with friends and family. She had a warm smile that could touch your heart and brighten your day. Her loving spirit will be missed by all.
“font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family:”>She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving daughter, Lacey Lynette White and fiancée William T. (Tre) Russell III; four sisters, Glenda Chambers, Lois Gholson, Thaha Menkara and Shirley Gore; one brother, William Amos Gholson; four aunts, Ada Brown, Loistene Gholson, Estelle Hurt and Luella Rozell; one uncle, Curtis Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
