Linda Wilson

Glenvil resident, Linda Kay Wilson, 65, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at her home in Glenvil after a long illness.

Services will be Saturday, September 29, 2012; 10:30 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenvil with Pastor Jeff Glawe officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Linda Kay Wilson Memorial Fund. Visitation will be Thursday, September 27, 2012; 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., Friday, September 28, 2012; 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. with family here 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Linda was born on October 17, 1946 in Hastings, Nebraska to Esther (Fry) & Carl Carpenter. She was baptized at the Second Presbyterian Church in Hastings. She grew up in Hastings and attended school at Hastings High. Linda married Joe Wilson on June 7, 1963 and they lived in Hastings and moved to Glenvil. Linda worked for the Sandy Creek School District for 23 years. Linda loved being around her family. She loved scrapbooking as a hobby from her children and grandchildren's activities. Linda loved going on bus trips with her husband, Joe. Linda was active in the church at Immanuel Lutheran in Glenvil. Linda's life-long goal was to be a loving wife, mother, and grandmother which she succeeded in doing so.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Carl Carpenter; and son, Doug Wilson.

Survivors include:
Husband: Joe Wilson - Glenvil, NE
Son: Terry Wilson - Fremont, NE
Daughter & Spouse: Janette & Randy Katen - Glenvil, NE
Grandchildren & Spouse: Kayla & Ryan Kintigh
Amanda Katen
Olivia Wilson
Gabrielle Wilson
Claire Wilson
Benjamin Wilson
Sister & Spouse: Lana & Larry Thomas - Grand Island, NE