Went to be with our LORD and SAVIOR June 13, 2020. She was born March 6, 1946 in Independence Missouri, the second of five children. She graduated from Wichita South High School and Wichita State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. Linda worked as a Wichita police officer, District Attorney's Office and many years in security for several companies. Her last position was 24 years with the US Postal Service where she retired.
At age 16 her grandfather Short, introduced her to the importance of Bible study and knowing God's word. That became her passion. That passion led her to be a fabulous Bible Study leader.
Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Asa Foster; parents, J Edgar and Dorothy Short; brother, James Short; and niece, Marsha Regina Short.
She is survived by her second husband, Leo R. Helsel Jr; stepdaughter, Andrea Tiday; sisters, Rose Anne Frey and Jude Wells; and brother, John Short.
Services will be held 11:00AM, Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Sharon Baptist Church, 2221 S. Oliver Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67218, with viewing one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to, Sharon Baptist Church, 2221 S. Oliver Ave., Wichita, Kansas 67218 and American Cancer Society, 330 S. Main Street, Ste 100, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
