Linda Jean WELLS

WELLS, Linda Jean, of Everette, Washington, departed this life September 11, 2009. She was born July 19, 1948, in Richmond, Va., the daughter of Archie O. Wells and Marjorie M. Wells. Preceded in death by her father, Archie O. Wells, she is survived by her mother, Marjorie M. Wells; two sons, William Fuller Jr. and David Fuller; daughters-in-law, Krista Fuller and Susan Fuller; grandchildren, Amanda Fuller, Andrea Fuller, Sean Fuller and Alexander Fuller; three brothers, Michael O. Wells, Richard D. Wells and William I. Wells; sisters-in-law, Sarah Wells and Victoria Wells; nephews, Andrew Wells and Harrison Wells; and niece, Sarah Wells. Linda, a practicing attorney in San Juan, Texas since 2004, was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, and obtained a B.A. in Business Administration from California State University in 1997. She attended the Summer Abroad Program at University of Richmond - Cambridge University in 1999. She achieved a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law in 2001, and an LL.M. in Taxation from University of Washington School of Law in 2002. Linda was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2001, and to the Texas State Bar in 2004. She was treasurer of the Women's Law Caucus, a Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity as a Justice, and was a member of MENSA. She enjoyed charity work for Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, and the Salvation Army. A caring mother, devoted grandmother, and beloved daughter and sister, she is remembered for her perseverance, intelligence, loving heart, humanity, humor, and positive spirit. A private memorial will be held at Hollywood Cemetery on October 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the clubhouse at The Warsaw Condominiums, located at 1401 Floyd Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the A.S.P.C.A. or a favorite charity.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.