Linda Sue Wishousky

Linda Sue (Wylie) Wishousky, 83, of Abilene, completed her earthly journey on Monday, Feb. 16, passing away after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease. For years her steps were slowed and then stilled, but today she walks again — strong and unencumbered — having entered heaven’s gates, where she was greeted by Jesus and made whole.

The family will welcome visitors on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene. Her memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, with Dr. John Whitten, senior pastor at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, officiating. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home.

Linda was born Dec. 10, 1942, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth to Gladys (Lloyd) and Rex P. Wylie. She graduated from West High School in Phoenix in 1961 and earned an Associate Degree in Business from Phoenix College in 1965. She married Franklin Terbush on May 21, 1965, and they were married for 18 years, during which they had a daughter, Jill Christine (Terbush) Fleming.

She later married Leonid Wishousky on Nov. 2, 1985, at North Phoenix Baptist Church, where they were members, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage last fall. Linda worked in doctors’ offices in the Phoenix area for 27 years, from 1965-92. She worked for Dr. Harry Steelman, Dr. Arthur Fishman, Dr. Peter Hernried, Dr. C. Gene Davis and Dr. Charles Matlin.

She and Len moved to Abilene in 1993, where she worked as the bookkeeper at the Bible Book Store before finishing her career at Hospice of the Big Country. They joined Pioneer Drive in 1994 and remained faithful members each Sunday until Parkinson’s confined her to her home.

Linda was a lifelong animal lover and housed numerous rescue animals. She was also a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Abilene and a member of several Parkinson’s support groups. She loved caring for and spoiling her grandchildren, cooking for family and friends, and watching The Barefoot Contessa. She also enjoyed watching Disney Channel shows and other children’s programming with her grandchildren.

She was a fan of the Gaither Vocal Band – especially Guy Penrod – and enjoyed attending their concerts, listening to their music, and watching their Homecoming videos. Sandi Patty was another of her favorite singers, and she spent many hours listening to her songs.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Gladys; her grandson, Rex Tyler Fleming; her brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Terbush; her brother-in-law, Michael Wishousky; her step-brother-in-law, Michael Zozula; and her dear friend, Betty Wheatley.

She is survived by her husband, Len, of the home; a daughter, Jill Fleming and her husband, Lance, of Abilene; a stepdaughter, Jenny (Wishousky) Baker and her husband, Steve, of San Antonio; a stepdaughter, Penny Wishousky and her husband, Robert, of Phoenix; three grandchildren, Ashley and Ryan Fleming of Abilene, and Nathan Wishousky of Phoenix; one great-grandchild, Draco Wishousky, of Phoenix; her sister-in-law, Patti Terbush of Phoenix, who was more like a sister; her brother-in-law, Ted Wishousky, and his wife, Maureen, of Ft. Pierce, Florida; her brother-in-law Nicolas “Butch” Zozula of Peoria, Arizona; step-sister-in-law Marian Gratson of Clinton Township, Michigan; her step-sister-in-law Arline Passarello of Anaheim, California. She is also survived by her niece, Jodi Terbush, and nephew, Scott Terbush, both of Phoenix, as well as numerous dear friends, including Sue Lewis, Deborah Ligon and Janice D’Amore, all of Abilene.

Those who loved Linda grieve her absence, but not without hope. The Lord she trusted has kept His promise: there is no more pain, no more tears, and no more death. For a season, her journey was marked by limitation and loss. But that was not the final word. Today, she is restored – rejoicing and at home with Jesus.