Mamie "Katie" Linebarger, 92, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Katie was born September 10, 1931, in Lebanon, the daughter of Joseph W. and Tena E. (Bacon) Houston.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth O. Linebarger of Fairview, on February 18, 1951; he preceded her in death on November 10, 1976.

Survivors include: four daughters: Brenda Wade of Richmond, Leslie Bowman of Blue Springs, Nancy (Mike) Shea of Harrisonville, and Deborah (Jeff) Talley of Waco, TX; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; her great-great-granddaughter; brother, John Houston of Higginsville; and sister, Judy Wrisinger of Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Jim Houston, Jerry Houston, and Tom Houston, and sister, Joyce Grigsby.

Katie was reared and educated in Higginsville and graduated from Lafayette County High School.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Henrietta and a former member of the Lions Club.  Katie was active in her church, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, and working in the nursery.  She was a seamstress, liked to read, listen to music, singing, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles.  Most of all, Katie loved her family and was very family oriented.  She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Tunnel to Towers.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M., with services to follow at 1:00 P.M.  Inurnment will follow services in the Higginsville City Cemetery.  Please remember to share your memories of Katie with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.