Linda Kay Gaines Obituary

The memory of Linda Kay Gaines of Shelbyville, Missouri, who passed away on March 9, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Kay Gaines to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Owen and Vera LaVern Patterson (Lindsey); her siblings, Larry Patterson (Karen) and Joyce Kingsley; and her siblings-in-law, Kenny Gaines, Larry Thrasher and Janette Cooper.

She is survived by: her children, Mark Gaines (Mellany) of Palmyra, MO, Kent Gaines of Shelbyville, MO and Kathy Watkins (John) of Shelbina, MO; her grandchildren, Austin Gaines, Callie Watkins, Leah Snider (Brant), Carson Watkins, Chase Gaines (Stephanie), Logan Gaines and Chelsey Mudd (Jack); her great grandchildren, Sage, Bow Snider, Marcus, Hazel, Liam Gaines and Baker Mudd; her brother Dan Patterson (Dorothy) of Forest Lake, MN; and her siblings-in-law, Don Kingsley, Jimmy Gaines (Phyllis), Larry Cooper, Jo Anne Thrasher and Shirley Gaines. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Memorials may be made to Shelby Memorial Cemetery or Shelbyville Christian Church.