Linda Gail Cole

Linda was born on April 3, 1954 in Alcoa, Tennessee to Luther and Mary Waters. She was their fourth born and only girl. The family later moved to East Orange, New Jersey where she continued her education and graduated from East Orange High School in 1972. She went on to work at Ford Motor Company in 1977. She retired with 30 years of service. Linda went on to work for First Student Bus Company where she helped employ and train people. She had a passion helping people to the best of her ability.

Linda was a woman of God. She was a breast cancer survivor of 18 years. She loved church, music, cooking, shopping, and being a devoted daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, auntie and a dear Friend. She always had a smile on her face and she was a great person to talk to about anything. Linda suffered a massive stroke on September 3, 2022 and became extremely ill with multiple internal infections for the past seven months. We her children were able to home care her for almost 2 weeks before she transitioned.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Luther Waters; her son, Dyron Waters; and her brother, Curtis Waters. Linda is survived by her mother, Mary Waters; her four children, LaTisha R. Pullen, Garrett J. Waters, Jasmin L. Scott (Dwight) and Jarryd J. Cole(Trisha); her three brothers, Luther Waters, Jr., Walter L. Waters (Theresa) and Karl M. Waters(Cathy); eight grandchildren, Chyna R. Waters, Xaria M. Leverette, Yisrael G. Waters, Syscily W. Waters, Kayda B. Cole, Rylee J. Cole, Mya G. Cole and Isaiah T. Cole; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear close friends.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1st at Christ Temple North, 5703 N. Flora Ave. Kansas City, MO 64118, followed by funeral service at 10:00. Burial will be in Alcoa, Tennessee.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com for the Cole family.