Gina was born on October 8, 1936, in Marshall, Texas to Glenn Link and Edna Link and passed away on May 27, 2026, in Marshall, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Link and Edna Link; husband, H. C. "Rusty" Havron; daughter, Debbie Heather and grandson, Christopher Collier.

She is survived by her husband, Omer Burdick of Mooreland, Oklahoma; children, Brad Collier and wife, Tammy of Elysian Fields, Texas, Bryan Collier and wife, LaDonna of Huntsville, Texas and Bonnie Youngblood and husband, Darryl and Dana Havron and wife, Marianne all of Marshall, Texas; sister, Glenda Abraham and husband, Bruce of Marshall, Texas; grandchildren, Rusty Glenn and Mallory Collier, Jesse and Kelsey Collier, Zachary and Sarah Ebert, Madeline Ebert, Corey Logan, Jonah Collier, Matthew Collier, Lauren Heather, Kelly Heather and Meredith Heather; great grandchildren, Charlie Collier, Ryan Ebert, Gunnar, Kason and Gracie and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends along with her special friend, Darryl Youngblood of Marshall, Texas.

Gina graduated from Marshall High School in 1955 and graduated from North Texas State University in 1959 with a degree in Education. She taught in the Garland, Paul Pewitt and Marshall School Districts, serving as a reading and math teacher to many. She served as the Headmaster for Trinity Episcopal School for two years before finally retiring from teaching in 1981.

After retiring Gina and Rusty enjoyed trips to Europe, ballroom dancing, cruises with friends and spending time at their place on Caddo lake. She especially loved family beach trips - she loved having all of her kiddos in one place. She loved playing bridge and 42 with her friends and was pretty competitive. She made holidays simply magical, leaving no detail unturned from decor to food, to special family time, and the famous Christmas parties. Holidays were her favorite times, especially Christmas. She could shop like no one's business…hours on end. She had a flair for fashion and bling, and down to her last days, would comment on pretty shoes and sweaters. No matter how far away, she attended her grandchildren's sporting and special events, graduations and birthdays. She had a unique way of making each of her grandchildren feel that they were her favorite. In her later years she and Omer spent their summers in Creede, Colorado enjoying the cool weather and beautiful mountains. She made friends wherever she was and her circle of personal relationships was huge. She was a wonderful Mother, a strong Christian woman, intelligent and blessed with a great sense of humor. Her family and her friends were blessed to have known her.

A visitation for family and friends  will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, at Downs Funeral Home.