Linda Keltner

Linda Keltner, age 80, of Tatum, Texas, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Linda Carol Spencer was born on January 8, 1946, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to the late Dow Davis and Mozelle Allene Reeder Spencer. She attended North Hopkins County Schools and moved to Longview in 1970, where she attended and graduated from cosmetology school. Linda worked as a beautician for many years until her retirement. She married Delton Eugene Keltner on October 6, 1987, and they shared almost 34 years together before his passing on May 27, 2021.

Linda was a proud member of the NRA and enjoyed her involvement with Campers on Mission and Volunteer Christian Builders. Through these organizations, she found fellowship and opportunities to serve others. She was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lakeport, where she enjoyed attending services and being a part of the Caregivers Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents and husband, Linda was also preceded in death by her stepson, Marcus Glen Keltner; and brother, Kenneth Spencer.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Gonzalez and husband Joe; stepson, Michael Keltner; grandchildren, Randall Sullivan, Cierra Keltner, and Sonora Keltner; and sister-in-law, Billie Spencer. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends also survive.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Tatum Cemetery with Pastor Shannon Gammil officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Isabel Gonzalez, Joe Isaac Gonzalez, Leo Gonzalez, Michael Henry, Joshua Parshall, and David Henry.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.