Linda Nunn
Linda Sue Nunn passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 on December 2, 2021 in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born on November 15, 1947, in Laramie, Wyoming to Helen Kilgore (Wolfe) and Ken Kilgore. She was married to John R. Nunn on September 28, 1968, in Laramie, Wyoming.
Linda lived the majority of her life in the Laramie area, recently spending her winters with her husband in Mesquite, Nevada. She was educated at Laramie High School and the University of Wyoming. She also attained a Certification from Dance Masters of America as a dance instructor of ballet, tap and jazz.
During high school, Linda was active in 4H projects ranging from leather craft to livestock showing and horsemanship. She enjoyed fly fishing with her father, racing horses, sewing, cooking, home decorating and competing in rodeo events. In her later years she developed a passion for throwing and glazing clay pottery and watching her grandsons compete in rodeo, shooting competitions, and other sporting events.
Linda was Miss Laramie Jubilee Queen in 1967 and reigned as Miss Rodeo Wyoming 1968. In the spring of 1967, she competed in the Miss Rodeo America contest in Las Vegas, Nevada where she placed 3rd in horsemanship.
Linda is survived by her spouse, John R. Nunn of Laramie; daughter Abbey D. Nunn of Jelm, Wyoming, and son Justin Ty (J. T.) Nunn (Kristi); grandchildren: Garrett Nunn and Colter Nunn, both of Laramie; nephew Scott Kilgore of Jelm, Wyoming, and niece Donella Wemhoff of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Linda was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother Gary Kilgore.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to: Mesquite Fine Arts Center and Gallery, Attn: Kathleen Birkholz, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, NV, 89027.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory on their guest book at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.
5 thoughts on “OBITUARY: Linda Nunn”
Our love and sympathy to your whole family. We will miss our dear friend Linda. My first friend ever as a small kid!!
John and Joey Porter.
My condolences to you John and to your family. I will always remember Linda for her smile and her amazing talents. Especially her horsemanship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family
A beautiful soul. My deepest condolences to the family.
Very sorry you’ll be missing your loving soul mate John. Linda was an upbeat and vibrant woman.
While searching names from an old address book, I was saddened to find the announcement of Linda’s passing. I was JT’s and Abbey’s kindergarten teacher in Laramie. I remember with great fondness visiting the ranch and the joy and passion for life that was always so evident in Linda’s and John’s actions. My best to all the family and trust that your memories of Linda bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart.