In Loving Memory of Linda Carol Miller April 2, 1951 – June 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Carol Miller, who passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75 in Abilene, Texas. Linda attended Hawley High School and spent most of her career in customer service and accounts payable.

Born on April 2, 1951, Linda Carol Miller lived a life marked by creativity, resilience, and generosity. She loved to garden, paint ceramics, and was known for her delicious home cooking, especially her fried chicken, potato salad, deviled eggs, milk bread, and banana pudding.

She was a mother who taught her children the value of hard work, independence, and perseverance. She coached Little League, and support in many extracurricular activities. Fiercely independent and determined, she approached life with strength and grit, qualities that inspired those around her.

Linda was also a talented writer with beautiful handwriting and once dreamed of pursuing a career in journalism. Though life led her down a different path, she remained a storyteller at heart and leaves behind a rich legacy of memories that will continue to shape her family for generations to come.

She was preceded in death by her biological father, Alvin Ainsworth, and her dad, Tex Whitehead.

She is survived by her son, Shane (Kari) Miller; her daughters, Audra "Mimi" (Patrick) Rienzi and Tanya "Shelly" (Chad) Bosse; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters, her mother, Ruby Whitehead, brother, Ronny (Jane) Whitehead, Steve (Carla) Whitehead, Larry Whitehead, & Dee (Janice) Whitehead along with extended family members, friends, and all those whose lives were touched by her generous spirit and charismatic personality.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 11am at Sabrina Cedars, 325 County Road 321, Abilene, Texas 79606.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor her memory by making a donation in her name to the Taylor Jones Humane Society. https://www.taylorjoneshumane.com/

She will be forever loved and forever remembered.