Linda Kay Kyker Thomlinson passed away suddenly December 19, 2012 in California.

She was originally from Newport.

Her faith in God was strong. She belonged to the Church of God faith.

She loved life-it never got her down. She always laughed.

She was preceded in death by her sister Laura Ann, and father and mother Bill and Pat Kyker.

She is survived by her husband, Shane Thomlinson; daughter Victoria Kyker and stepdaughter Felicity Thomlinson; brothers Kim and Billy Kyker; and special grandson Aiden. Additional survivors include several aunts, uncles, and nieces.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.