Belinda "Linda" Gail Chandler Westby, 70, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on August 15, 1950 in Madisonville to the late Bessie Marie McRoy Chandler and William "Bill" Boyd Chandler. Linda was a former nurse aide at the Hopkins County Hospital and was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church in Madisonville. She enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed photography, often taking photos of family and friends.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, John Chandler; and her sister, Joretia Chandler Egbert.

Survivors include her husband of fifty-three years, Jack Westby; daughter, Wendy Westby (Tommy) Reynolds of Madisonville; sons, Richard Michael (Pamela) Westby of Eddyville, KY and Robert Shane Westby of Madisonville; brothers, Scott Chandler and Larry Chandler both of Madisonville; half-sister, Alice Apple of Milton, WA; grandchildren, Spencer Anderson, Emily Reynolds and Chrissy Schneider; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Schneider and Colton Fitzgerald; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A private family funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Dr. Jay Smith officiating. Burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Madisonville.

The pallbearers are John McRoy, Tommy Reynolds, Spencer Anderson, Kelly Grant, Terry Rogers and Joel Fitzgerald. Honorary pallbearer is Richard Westby and Robert Westby.

Memorial contributions may be made in Linda's memory to the Parkview United Methodist Church 110 Hayes Ave. Madisonville, KY 42431.