Linda W. Whitson, 86, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY after an extended illness. She was born on October 10, 1938 in Louisville, KY, a daughter of the late James Farrington Redmond and Roxanna Wyatt Redmond.
Linda was a dedicated wife, mother and creative artist throughout her life, giving everything she had to her family. She was of the Christian Faith and a member of the Southeast Christian Church for 39 years. She Loved God and her Family with every ounce of her being. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Franklin E. Whitson of Russell Springs.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: David Whitson of Russell Springs, KY
2 daughters: Sheri (Eric) Foster and Amanda (James) Quisenberry of Russell Springs, KY
9 grandchildren: Erica (Brandon) Heath, Chris (Brandalin) Foster, Jameson Quisenberry, Shayla (Dillon) Carmichael, Dylan Harrison, Zachary (Makala Slater) Foster, Savannah (Lucas Schneider) Whitson, Kadie (Drake Daffron) Foster and Sydney Whitson
1 great-grandchild: Piper Heath
A host of other relatives & friends
Celebration of Life Service: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 E. Steve Wariner Dr. Russell Springs, KY
Interment: Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, KY at 12:30pmCT
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday at Wilson Funeral Home
Family and Friends will gather for the wake at the Foster/Whitson home at 678 Robertson Road, Russell Springs immediately following the Interment.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, KY is entrusted with the arrangements, along with Wilson Funeral Home of Russell Springs.








