Linda Kay Adkins Obituary in Bowie at White Family Funeral Home

Obituary For Linda Kay Adkins

Linda Kay Adkins, 72 of Anson, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Midlothian, Texas.

Graveside services will take place, August 19th, at 11:00 A.M. at Tage Cemetery in Bowie, Texas with Tim Truby officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service at 9:00 A.M. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, TX.

Linda was born in Abilene, Texas on October 2, 1950 to Benjamin and Pauline (Colclazer) Higgins. She was a graduate of Anson High School (1969) in Anson, Texas and continued her education at Tarleton State University (1975) in Stephenville, Texas. She married Virgle “Butch” Drake on June 29, 1973 and was widowed in 1979. Linda was a professional school teacher for 25 years in Odessa, Texas, for Ector County ISD, primarily at Noel Elementary. She married Curtis Adkins on March 17, 1990. She retired in 2004 and moved to Breckenridge, Texas to enjoy retirement with her husband Curtis. In 2014 she moved to Ellis County to be closer to family.

Linda had a passion for reading books and a talent for cross stitching. She was friendly, social, and quite the story teller. She enjoyed country music, country dancing, and riding bulls in her younger years. Linda was an amazing cook and enjoyed family gatherings.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Virgle “Butch” Drake (d. 1979) and second husband, Curtis Adkins (d. 2008).

Linda is survived by her son, Benjamin Drake and wife Kezia of Waxahachie, TX; step-children, Larry Adkins and wife Rocio of Fort Worth, TX, David Adkins and wife Raynette of Denver, CO, and Cindi Cross and husband David of Denver, CO; sisters, Dorthey Kreger and husband Garland of Cibolo, TX and Helen Radde of Sterling City, TX; grandchildren Benjamin “Anson” Drake, Katie Drake; step-grandchildren Zachary Adkins, Lynzie King, Erik Adkins, and Adam Adkins.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Linda was not only a great sister in law and great wife to Butch. She made a good life for her and Ben when she was faced with being single at such a young age. I always loved staying in touch with her and when we talked, it would be a good hour on the phone! Rest in peace Linda, tell Butch I love him ❤️

Rest peacefully sweet Linda. You were the best - Acts 24:15

I'm thinking of all the crazy things we did while teaching together at Noel! Gay Putman, Linda and I we're always planning some crazy antics! I'm sorry to say our lives took different directions but she will always be one of my most special friends! Ben, I'm so sorry for your loss!

I grew up in Anson with Linda. She was a sweet friend and classmate from 1st- 12th. I didn't see her again until our 40th class reunion. I'm sad our paths didn't cross after graduation until our class reunion. She always had a smile on her face. I know she was a blessing to everyone she knew. She certainly blessed my life and have sweet memories of growing up with her. Prayers for your family. God bless you. - Cindy DeBusk

So many fun memories of Linda while teaching at Noel. She was always happy, fun and a very energetic teacher. Her students were so successful under her care and teaching. She will be missed. Treasure her memories- they will comfort you and help with the healing. Thinking of you, Ben, and sending lots of prayers. Love, Jim and Alice Watkins

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