West Harrison, Linda G.

August 15, 1947 - September 29, 2013

Newport, Ind. - Linda G. Harrison, 66, of Newport, passed away at 6:44 a.m. EDT Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Union Hospital Clinton in Clinton, Indiana.

She was born August 15, 1947 in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Ruth Craft West.

She married Dale "Shag" Harrison on January 30, 1976 in Newport, Indiana. He survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Kristy Burnett of Humboldt, Texas; one son, Bret(Brandi)Harrison of Newport, Indiana; her parents, Paul(Ruth)West of Newport, Indiana; six grandchildren, Alli Burnett; Katie Burnett; William Burnett; Wade Harrison; Kamryn Harrison and Gabe Harrison; one great grandson, Justin Blaine; two brothers, Dean(Lorrie)West of Danville, Illinois and Randy West of Newport, Indiana, and numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws.

Linda was preceded in death by her daughter, Andrea Bethe Roberts in 1987.

Linda was a cancer survivor, having been in remission for over ten years. Linda was serving as the current Vermillion Township Trustee. She was a former nurses aide at Clinton Hospital. Linda was a 1965 graduate of North Vermillion High School. Her current memberships included the Newport Church of God (35 years) and the Newport American Legion Auxiliary Unit 184. Linda was a former member of the North Vermillion Optimist Club. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Funeral services: 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 3, 2013 at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana; Officiating: Pastor John Hawkins; Burial: Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Indiana; Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Family request contributions to the Newport Church of God, Newport, Indiana 47966.