Linda was born on March 17, 1946 in Washington D.C. to Herman and Martha Gatling. Linda was a flight
attendant for Pan American. She was a secretary for a law firm in Meeker. She also enjoyed her
membership in the Meeker P.E.O. Sisterhood.
On March 20, 1982, Linda married Joe Holeyfield. Together they shared and loved three sons, Mike, Mitch
and Colby.
As a mother, Linda enjoyed helping Colby with his Ag projects. She also found joy in preparing delicious
meals for her family and friends. Linda loved her church family and was involved in women’s ministries.
Supporting her husband, Linda also helped organize events for WREA (White River Electric Association).
She also founded Compassionate Friends in Meeker.
Linda had an eye for bringing beauty to things inside and outside her home. Her collection of pigs, roosters
and show stopping flowers were near and dear to her heart. Linda’s sense of humor enabled her to
appreciate the ordinary, the heartaches, and the blessings of all life had to offer.
Linda was preceded in death by her son, Colby. She is survived by her husband, Joe and sons, Mike and
his wife Teresa, Mitch and his wife Corrie, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Meeker Methodist Church on 809 Park Ave.
at 10 o’clock a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grantmortuarymeeker.com for the Holeyfield family.
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