LINDA HITTER, 74, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Irving, TX. She was born to Albert Ed Starkey and Gloria (Dismukes) Starkey on April 1, 1941 in Jewett, TX where she grew up and attended school. Linda married Glenn J. Hitter on January 14, 1972. Linda was a skilled nurse for over 40 years working in Austin and Beaumont where she and Glenn resided for over 30 years. Later in life, Linda returned to school at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and earned her B.A. in Philosophy in 2002. She earned her Masters degree in moral theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. in 2007 graduating Magna cum Laude at the age of 66. Linda was a lifelong learner and was an insatiable reader and writer. She penned a book that is currently being considered by a publisher. Linda was loved by so many and will be remembered for her compassion, sense of humor, intellect, passion for life and unfailing obedience to God. Linda was a secular Discalced Carmelite and humbly adopted a life of prayer. She devoted her life to her family whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Glenn Hitter of Irving; her son, Mark Glenn of Austin; her daughter, Jennifer Clark and son-in-law John Clark of Clearwater, FL, and her daughter, Maria Kahlig and son-in-law Bryan Kahlig of Aubrey, TX. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren: Latisha Shelton, Dana Glenn, Alayna and Cody Clark, Molly, Lucy, Michael and Emily Kahlig; as well as two great grandchildren: Tyler and Ryleigh Guthrie. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving with the Rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m. Requiem Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27 at Mater Dei Catholic Church, 2030 East State Highway 356 in Irving, TX (75060). Burial will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy Lane in Dallas In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Mater Dei Catholic Church at the above address.