Linda Lee Gadd Colby passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. She was born April 21, 1944 in Lincoln, NE to Ben and Leta Gadd. Linda attended Lincoln Public Schools, William Woods College and graduated from the University of Nebraska. She married the love of her life, Jerry Colby on October 20, 1973. Jerry preceded Linda in death on May 3, 1989. Linda worked for Cox Communications and William Sonoma Telemarketing until her retirement a few years ago. Linda was a talented home interior decorator. She enjoyed gardening, bird-watching, and collecting antiques. She was a passionate animal lover. Her beloved cats will miss her. She was especially devoted to and survived by her mother, Leta Gadd. Linda enjoyed helping other people as well as rescuing animals in need. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her father, Ben R. Gadd Sr, and her sister Sandra Riedel. Other survivors include her brother Ben R Gadd Jr., his wife Jonette, niece, Lori Wilson and husband, Marty, niece, Jennifer Gadd Snow and her husband Andrew, nephews Ben and Steve Gadd, niece, Sherri Bennett, brother-in-law, Ron Riedel, aunt, Corine Tilley, dear friend, Donna Hamilton, 9 great nieces and nephews, numerous friends, her cats, Darlin, Sweetie, and other cats. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Spot Clinic at 2017 S. Santa Fe Oklahoma City, OK 73109. A memorial life service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held 2:00pm Thursday March 24, 2011 at Bill Merritt Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Service, Bethany, OK.
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