Linda E. Addison, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Linda was born August 27, 1945 to Samuel Howard and Georgia Hazel (Clark) Black in Brownfield, Texas.Linda enjoyed playing BINGO for many years at the Parkville American Legion Hall. Linda also enjoyed playing the slots at the local casinos. But most of all she always enjoyed spending time with her family.
Linda was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Denise Addison and her father. Survivors include her three children; David Addison and wife, Michelle of Smithville, MO, Lisa Hill and husband, Michael of Kansas City (North), MO, Kathryn Parks and husband, Timothy of Kansas City (North), MO; mother, Georgia Black of Texas; four siblings: Dana Black, Tim Black, Sherri Rekieta and Susan Bailey all of Texas; six grandchildren: Craig, Alex, Kaleigh, Alyssa, Eric and Abigail and one great-granddaughter, Kyleigh.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. for a Gathering of Celebration of Linda’s life, Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Meyers Northland Chapel 401 Main St. Parkville, MO 64152. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage in Linda’s name. The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Advantage for their love and wonderful care they showed to Linda.
To the Addison family.
Sometimes the best things to say are nothing but I would like for you to know that your family will be in my prayers.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Loss of Mother Poem
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something —
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I’ve known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that’s left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
~ Author unknown
Linda was my sister-in-law from the time I was a small child. I loved her very much. As I love her children, my nieces & nephew. Unfortunately, my mother passed at a young age & she was our glue. I had many rough years after 1980. And unfortunately our broken bonds did not mend in time for me to tell Linda how much she meant to me…With true love & respect I miss this beautiful lady.