Linda Texas Reid Stevens, 78, left her earthly home for her eternal home on August 8th, 2023. Linda was born on August 24th, 1944, to Sam Lewis and Nannie Throckmorton Reid. She retired from Lawsonville Elementary School after 31 years serving as Library Assistant and the majority of those years as Kindergarten Teacher Assistant touching the lives of many children. She was a faithful member of Peters Creek Baptist Church.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Stevens; sisters, Ola Throckmorton, Margaret Tilley, Martha George; brother, Jim Reid; brother in-laws, Clayton Moorefield, Weldon Throckmorton and Charles George.
She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Stevens Marshall (Mike) and son, Vincent David Stevens (Amy); her grandchildren, Logan Stevens (Kaley), Landon Stevens (Kylie), Kaitlyn Marshall (Caleb), Olivia Marshall, Matthew Marshall (Lesli), Brittany Marshall Hall (Andrew) and Kristin Marshall; 3 great grandchildren, AnnaBelle Mabe, Adaline Booth and Jackson Marshall; sisters, Peg Moorefield, Judy Puckett (Leon), brother, Sam Reid (Jane) along with all her special nieces and nephews.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda was a devoted and loving Christian, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved and adored her family deeply. She enjoyed spending time with them, supporting her grandchildren in all their endeavors, vacationing at the beach, traveling with her family and friends, and making people laugh.
Family and friends are welcome Saturday, August 12, from 2-4 for visitation with the funeral service following at Peters Creek Baptist Church. The burial will be at Snow Creek Cemetery in Lawsonville.
A special request is for everyone to wear bright colors as that was Linda’s favorite.
Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family.
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