Linda Gail Barnes

Linda Gail Barnes, 58, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown Missouri. She was born on Thursday, August 27, 1964 in Columbus, Georgia to Thomas Barnes and Betsy Lucas Barnes. Linda grew up in Kansas City Kansas and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City Kansas in 1982. 

Following high school, Linda attended Park University and St. Mary’s University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree. After receiving her degree, Linda relocated and worked in Atlanta, GA for a number of years before returning to Kansas City. 

Not long after returning to Kansas City, Linda met Patrick Nelson. Their first date was on her birthday in 2009 and they were married on March 6, 2010 in Kansas City, Kansas. They were happily married 12 years, three weeks shy of 13 years. 

Linda was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church.  She worked for Sprint and most recently for Cerner Corporation until her health began to fail. 

Linda enjoyed art, movies, live theater, traveling, all types of music and fashion. 

Linda is survived by her husband, Patrick Nelson, Raytown, MO; son, Carssellas Barnes, Raytown, MO; father, Thomas Barnes; mother, Bessie Barnes; both of Kansas City, Kansas; brother, Jeffrey Barnes, Bonner Springs, KS and nephew, Bryce Barnes. Others left to cherish her memory are Modeal Nelson(Wanda), Kansas City, KS; Thomas Nelson (Marva), Fayetteville, AR, Arnetta Peghee and Richard Nelson both of Kansas City, KS and a host of other relatives and friends.

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