Linda Dianne West

Linda Dianne West, 68, passed away on October 19th, 2026, at The Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. She was born on August 18th, 1958, in Aberdeen, MS, to the late Oscar and Bonnie Whitworth. She was the widow of the late Ronnie West. She attended Aberdeen schools, and later went on to work as a seamstress at garment factories in both Aberdeen and Amory. She loved to attend Prairie Baptist church, where she was a faithful member.

Linda had many different hobbies that she enjoyed. She loved tending to her flowers and plants, artistry, and watching game shows on the television. She was also a fan of soap operas, and loved to cheer on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Linda enjoyed dancing, and would often attend the Main Street Opry in Amory, where she met her fiancé, Herbert Killian, whom she loved dearly.

She is survived by her fiancé, Herbert Killian; her children, Jamie West (Tiffany) and Michelle West Dauphin (Jack); her brother, Larry Whitworth; her grandchildren, Cody Jackson, Ethan West, Kylie Springfield, Kinsley Springfield, Cole Williams (Jodi), and Lynnsey Hawkins (Zachary); and special friend Beverly Holloway. She also leaves behind her two dogs, Poppi and Cash.

She was preceded in death by her spouse; her parents; her sister, Carol Welch; her brothers, Eddie and Clayton Whitworth; and her best friend Geraldine Tidwell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Mississippi, with Bro. George Collins officiating. A visitation will be from 12:00pm until the service hour. Burial will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Jackson, Ethan West, Chris Whitworth, Derek Whitworth, Cole Williams, and Marty Nicholson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Awareness organization of your choice.

Memories/Condolences may be shared with the family at www.tisdalelannmemorialfh.com