Linda “Momma

Linda” Barton

Linda Milana Barton born as Linda Milana Bowen on April 3rd, 1951 in Sacramento, California and died in her home in Wichita Falls, Texas on April 15th, 2025 at the age of 74.

She was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Alwanda Bowen, and her brothers Daniel D and Lyle W Bowen. She was survived by her children Kevin Barton and wife Nicki, Kelly Barton, Keri Richardson and husband Robert, and a child of her heart Lou Pittillo, her Ex-Husband David Barton, her sister Sheeni Byford and husband Earl, her grandchildren Kandias Barton, Ashley Barton, Kolton Barton and wife Kylie, Bobby Lowery, Johnny Lowery, Kristal Ohliger, Jason Richardson and wife Chrissie, David Richardson as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, great grandchildren and more.

Linda was born in Sacramento, California but raised in Duncan, Oklahoma then moved to Vernon, Texas in her senior year where she met and married her high school sweetheart David Barton. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1969. Linda was someone who lived her life to the fullest; she loved reading, crossword/search-a-word puzzles, scratch-off lottery tickets, and most of all billiards. She was someone who had never met a stranger, when you met her you were a friend and if you were a friend then you were family. She loved people and loved to talk; she always spoke her mind and there was no telling what she was going to say next. Everyone always knew if you needed someone to play pool then you could always call "Momma Linda" even if it was at the last minute and she would be there. You could always count on her to play her hardest, even if she did grumble about the last minute call. She played numerous tournaments and too many leagues to count over the years. She received many trophies and awards for Top Shooter, Top Female Shooter, every place you can imagine in the league rankings. She enjoyed 8-Ball as well as Scotch Doubles, and was always up for a game or two.

There will be a Celebration of Life scheduled at a later date to commemorate her life. The details will be shared when available.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking anyone who wishes to contribute to make a donation in her name to Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America at

https://secure.aafa.org/forms/aafagen-donation-form