Linda Kay Gaffney, age 78 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. On September 4, 1945, she was born in Mansfield and soon after adopted by the late Jacob and Ruth (Richardson) Vassar, and on June 2, 1969, she married the love of her life, John Gaffney.
Linda was a lifelong homemaker. She loved cooking, collecting dolls and bears, and caring for her family. She was a woman known for her faith in Jesus as well as the love and pride she had for her children.
She is survived by her husband John Gaffney; her children Stephen (Zabrina) Gaffney, Jacob (Sarah) Gaffney, Daniel (Abbie) Gaffney, Joseph (Danielle) Gaffney, Rebecca (Luke) Carlisle, and Andy (Marie) Gaffney; 20 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her adopted parents Jacob and Ruth Vassar and her son Joshua Gaffney.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Boyd Funeral Home. Services will take place at 1 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery.