Oct. 2,1940 ~ Oct. 11, 2026
Linda Carole Young, 86, of Olton, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 11,2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, October 19,2026. at the First Baptist Church in Olton, Texas, with Brother David Azam and Evangelist Dallas Carrasco officiating.
Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 18,2026. at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton, Texas, with the family receiving friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Linda was born on October 2, 1940, on a farm north of Olton, Texas, to Jim and Adeline (Carson) Kemp. She graduated from Olton High School in 1959 and continued her education at West Texas State College and Wayland Baptist College, where she studied piano and music. She taught piano alongside Harold Dean Carson before eventually teaching private lessons of her own. Throughout her life, Linda held several different roles, from stay-at-home mom to dedicating 25 years to Olton schools as a teaching assistant. One of her proudest accomplishments was serving as one of the early dispatchers for the Olton Volunteer Ambulance Service during the 1980s. She was also honored and proud to be named 01ton's2025 Sandhills Celebration Queen.
Linda was a woman of strong faith and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Olton. She enjoyed listening to Christian music, playing the piano, and helping prepare meals for church gatherings. She served on different church committees for many years and enjoyed the fellowship that came with being involved in her church. Linda also loved cooking and shopping in Santa Fe and Oklahoma City with her sister, Judy'.
Some of Linda’s fondest memories were made during family camping trips to New Mexico and Colorado. She had a love for motorcycles and dirt bikes and enjoyed riding alongside her family. Linda loved being involved in her sons' activities.
She was very active in stock shows, sports, and band. Another special family tradition was their involvement selling fireworks, which continued for approximately 43 years. Linda enjoyed being part of these gatherings and was known for warmly welcoming visitors and making sure everyone felt at home.
Above all, Linda treasured her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who found her greatest joy in spending time with those she loved.
Whether she was preparing a home-cooked meal, sharing her love of music, or enjoying a family gathering, Linda made lasting memories with those around her. Her kindness, dedication, and love for her family will be remembered by all who knew her.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Adeline Kemp; her husband, Lennon Young; her son, Kenneth Mark (Ken Mark) Young; nieces, Jan Perrin and Kayleen Couch: and great-nephew, Shane King.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Stan Young and wife, Lou Ann of Olton and Troy Young and wife, Renia of Olton; her sister, Judy King and husband, Jerry of Amarillo; her six grandchildren, Kristen Rachel White, DVM. Austin White and wife, Kinslee, Nathan Young, John Young, Nicole Young, and Kayla Wadlow and husband, Corbin; and five great-grandchildren: Autumn, Braylee, Karter, Cohen, and Ryleigh. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Doreen Young and Marilyn Perrin and husband, J.V.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 408, Olton, Texas 79064, the Main Street Church of Christ, PO Box 510, Olton. Texas 79064, or the Olton Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 1087, Olton. Texas 79064.