Linda Ann Aeilts

ARLINGTON -- Linda Ann Aeilts, 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Arlington. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14th, at Northwest Christian Church, 1001 N. Davis Drive, Arlington with Rev. J. David Hargrave. Linda was born on July 27, 1943 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Robert Earl O'Kelley and Maurine Lillian Morlan O'Kelley. She graduated from Lawton High School in 1961 and received an associate's degree from Cameron Junior College. A long time member of Northwest Christian Church, she retired as church secretary after 27 1/2 years. Linda enjoyed crocheting, reading and cross-stitching. She was a blessing to so many; most of all her family, grandchildren and church. Survivors: Husband of 51 years and 10 months, Richard Ben Aeilts Jr.; daughters, Melissa Ann Handley and husband, Michael A., and Shannon Kelly Hester and husband, Frank; brothers, Robert Ray O'Kelley and wife, Rita, and Christopher Patrick O'Kelley and wife, Carla; grandchildren, Michael R. Handley, Katie Ann Handley, Madison Christina Hester and Mikala Kelly Hester; and a host of family and friends. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233