Linda Johnson Samanie, 62, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at North Davis Church of Christ, 1601 N. Davis, Arlington, with Linda's brother, the Rev. Phillip Johnson, and Doug Peters officiating. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to Let's Start Talking Ministry, 3201 Airport Freeway, Suite 115, Bedford, Texas 76021. Linda was born June 8, 1947, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Max and Joyce Blackman Johnson. She was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Atlanta, Ga., where she graduated from high school. She was married Sept. 6, 1966, in Atlanta to Donald P. Samanie Jr. Linda resided in Clarks Summit, Pa., for five years prior to moving to Arlington in 1978. She was a member of North Davis Church of Christ for 32 years and was involved in the children's ministries and sang on the Praise Team. Linda worked at the University of Texas at Arlington Health Services Clinic for 15 years. In 2002, she took early retirement due to Alzheimer's disease. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Blackman Johnson, in 1997. Survivors: Husband, Donald P. Samanie Jr.; daughters, Julie MacDonald and husband, Chad, and Tracie Ely and husband, Brian; father, Max L. Johnson and wife, Opal; brother, Phillip Johnson and wife, Janet; sister, Sherrylee Woodward and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Caden and Cort MacDonald and Emma and Ally Ely; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald P. and Jettie Marie Samanie.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Samanie

11 Entries

August 31, 2010

Don, you,Julie,Tracie and all the family have my sincere sympathy at the death of your dear wife, mother and grandmother. I just learned of her death this week. May God continue to bless you is my prayer. Catherine F Johnson. Arlington, TX

Gene Long

May 25, 2010

In 1950 I met Donald Saminie at BH Carrol elementary. He was a good friend and a very all around guy. We were in the same home room that first 6 years and I got to know his family, his sister, and develop a fondness for him. He was great. By 1957 his ability to play football began to shine and his years at Rosemont were good as he was popular and a friend to all type students. In 1959 we moved on to High School and although we now had a different set of friends, he was always there with a wave and a smile.
Here we are today, 60 years later from those first days with the Principal Mr. Strain and our teacher Ms Pittman, and I have nothing but happpy memories of Don. In fact, today was the first day that I realized he was a junior. I can't ever remember him being called Donald Jr. around me. It proves a point that there is something we can all learn about each other even after 60 years.
My thoughts and sympathies go out to Don and his family in this time when thougths and prayers are needed most.

Thank you Linda for being the love of my friends life.

Gene (Eugene) Long

Shelly Willbanks

May 24, 2010

Samanie Family,
I am grieving with you over the loss of sweet Linda on this earth, but rejoicing that she is now WHOLE and FREE with Jesus!! Heaven just became an even sweeter place and even more of a reality. I can't for the day we will ALL be reunited with her!

Love and prayers during your time of grief--
Shelly (Brooks) Willbanks

Dian Rhodes

May 24, 2010

Don,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda was such a beautiful Christian lady. With love and sympathy. Dian Rhodes

Kristy Turner Hurley

May 24, 2010

Dear Mr. Samanie, Julie and Tracey,
I just got the news today of Linda's passing. I enjoyed growing up with her as a second mom. She was always so fun to be with. All of my many memories with Linda make me smile. We should have listened to her when she told us laying out with baby oil or Crisco was a bad idea. Thank you all for sharing her with me. She was a blessing in my life. I pray for your strength during this difficult time.

Angie Brooks Willis

May 24, 2010

Linda Samanie was simply a light in our lives. The memories of my years growing up attending North Davis would not be what they are if Linda Samanie hadn't been there too. Church family becomes just that-- family. And so our family grieves with yours, Samanies. All of my love-

Krista Robb

May 24, 2010

Mr. Samanie, Julie and Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about Linda. I have often wondered about you all through the past years. I always had so much fun at your house and your mom always had such yummy food for us to munch on. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. With tons of love and sympathy, Krista Miller Robb

Albert Armendariz

May 23, 2010

Donald,Julie & Tracie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
May your heart find lasting peace among the memories you cherish and hope within the promise of tomorrow.

I will always remember her as the kind lady that she was.

Michael Brooks

May 23, 2010

Don, Julie, Tracie and family. There are no words to express what Judy and I feel today. I awoke this morning and my thoughts were of Linda and the song "Roses Will Bloom Again". Judy and I have so many fond memories of Linda and her sweet spirit. Friends are forever and we will we meet again, only God knows how and when. With our love and deepest sympathy. - Michael and Judy Brooks & Family.

Drew Hudson

May 23, 2010

Mr. Samanie, Julie, and Tracie - I am sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and Mom. She was such a sweet and kind lady. I remember spending summers swimming at the house and she was so sweet. While in college at UTA I would stop in the clinic and visit with her. Although I haven't seen her in many years, I will always have fond memories of Mrs. Samanie.

May God bless you.

Sincerely,

Drew Hudson

Jennifer Vernor Walterscheid

May 23, 2010

Dear Samanie Family,
Sending prayers and love to all of you as you go through this difficult time. I have so many special and fun memories with Mrs. Samanie. I will cherish them always. God bless you all. I love you all-

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