Linda Diane Hastings Black

The Woodlands, Texas  Linda Diane Hastings Black, 61, of The Woodlands, joined her Heavenly Father’s arms on April 2, 2014 in The Woodlands.  Services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, April 4, 2014, at the First Baptist Church in White Deer with Rev. Alan Wilson, pastor, Rev. Dr. Jerry R. Lane, pastor of the United Methodist Church of White Deer, and Rev. Lynn Hancock, pastor of the Briarwood Church in Pampa, officiating.  Burial will be in White Deer Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.  Linda was born Oct. 28, 1952 in Spring Valley, Illinois.  She was an accountant her whole adult life and was always amazing with numbers, and she took great pride in her work.  She was self-employed with AO Resources since October of 2009.  Linda was a leader and would take charge of any situation.  She was crafty with a vivid imagination, and she was a perfectionist.  She was a loving mother who believed you could be anything you wanted to be and was always encouraging others to work hard and do their best.  Linda was honest with her opinions and beliefs.  Her most precious possessions were her two grandsons, Tyler and Ryan.  She loved spending time with them and would travel far and near to see them participate in their sporting events.  She cherished their vacations and time spent together.   Linda enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She liked playing cards and games during family gatherings, and she was very competitive.  She loved music, especially listening to her brothers (and most recently her grandson, Tyler) play their guitars and sing.  Linda enjoyed the outdoors, yellow roses, reading a good book, fishing, or just rocking in her chair listening to nature.  Her favorite color was green. She was strong-willed and was a fighter who refused to give up or give in. Linda believed in God’s grace, and she fought the good fight, finished the race and kept her faith ( 2 Timothy 4:7-8).  Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand (Isaiah 41:10).  She will be missed and always cherished by all that knew and loved her.  Survivors include a daughter, Kristy Diane Powell and husband David of Pampa; her mother, Joyce L. Robertson of the home; her two much loved grandsons, Tyler and Ryan Powell of Pampa; seven sisters, Melissa Jo Morris and husband Jay of Alvin, Lois Ricks and husband Rusty and Linda Jean Robertson, all of White Deer, Carolyn Marcum of Amarillo, Kim Robertson of Odessa, Bilia Robertson of Houston, and Carolyn Dinse of Spring; three brothers, Eddie Hastings and wife Tammie of San Antonio, Randy Hastings of the home, and Tim Hastings and wife Tanya of Snohomish, Washington; and by numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Linda was preceded in death by her father William “Bill” Hastings, stepfather Arthur H. Robertson, and two brothers, RD Robertson and A. H. Robertson.  Memorials may be made to Wheel Times, Inc., P. O. Box 1951, Pampa, TX 79066-1951.