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Linda Dull Obituary
Linda Rebecca Darnell Dull of Houston passed away March 14, 2011. Mrs. Dull was born December 5, 1940 in Hallettsville, TX to Jack and Constance Darnell. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Mike Darnell. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Johnny Dull; her children, John W. Dull, Jr. & wife Christy of Houston, Deborah A. Dull of Houston and Chris Dull & wife Christie of Atlanta, GA.; her 5 grandchildren, Megan, Caddie, Kathryn Mae, Conlee and Cotton; brother, Jack Darnell and sister Bonnie K. Darnell Font as well as numerous other loving family.
Linda graduated from Lamar High School in Houston and continued her education at the University of Texas and the University of Houston where she attained a Bachelors Degree in Education. She taught school at the secondary and high school levels in Houston for many years. After a few years of teaching she focused on raising her family. She was an avid sports fan, you could see her at many a sports field over the years watching her children and grand children participate in sports. She loved a good movie and singing for her family, and most of all she loved being a wife, mother and grandmother.
A Memorial Service for Linda will be held Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024 followed by a reception in the Parlour. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2242 West Holcombe, Houston, TX 77030 or at www.alz.org . Please log on to WWW.DettlingFuneral.com to leave online tributes.
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Memories and Condolences
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Thanksgiving day
Sherry Gonzales
April 13, 2011
Dear Mr Dull
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief,i just wanted to tell you that is was a joy to give care to linda this pass year, i wanted you to know she loved her family very much and i fill like she was a big part of my family also,she was a blessing and my prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless
March 22, 2011
Bonnie,
So sorry to hear about your loss, I am praying for you and yours...Patrice Hurley
Rush Warren
March 21, 2011
Johnny, We will pray for you and your family. Our hope for you is in the memories you and your family have of the times you shared with Linda.
Rush & Karin Warren
March 18, 2011
A beautiful service for a beautiful lady. And now she is truly at home. May God's healing peace soothe your hearts until you are reunited.
Love, Colene Darnell Mixon
Barbara Borchers
March 17, 2011
A simple yet sincere note of sympathy for your pain now and through the upcoming days. Just remember that she is holding a spot for you in heaven and will live on in your hearts forever.
March 17, 2011
Dull Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories that you have. They will stay with you forever and will help to make each day easier for you. Your mother was a special person.
Mary (Schilling) Border
Kay & Joe Smith
March 17, 2011
Debbie & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Only time will heal the hurt and know that our loved ones are never really lost to the ones that loved them. Love, Joe & Kay
Alice Summers
March 17, 2011
Just to let you all know we are thinking of you and of our lose of one of our own. I am unable to attend the service as I have just started a new job and cannot get leave to attend. Be assured you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your cousin,
Alice Jo (Zappe) Summers
March 17, 2011
John,just read of Linda's passing. So sorry for your loss. All the best to you and the family.
Joe Davis
March 16, 2011
John, I've just heard about Linda. Sorry I can't be there. My love to the family.If there is anything we can do just let us know. So sorry! Gene and Denise
Sherry Wright
March 16, 2011
Dad Dull, John, Chris, and Deb,
My heart aches with each of you during this painful loss. May you find comfort knowing that your beloved wife and mother is in a peaceful place with our Holy Father. She will always be with you. Sending healing prayers your way. Much love and hugs, Sherry
Fred Frost
March 16, 2011
Mr. Dull, John, and Family,
My heart is with you in your loss. Blessings to you from my family to yours.
Ron and Patti Richardson
March 16, 2011
John, Christy and family
We were saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. Laura, Salvador, and the girls are out of town, but I conveyed the news to them and they send their thoughts and prayers as well. They will try to reach you later in the week.
God bless!
March 16, 2011
A tribute website was created for Linda Dull on the alzheimer's association site. The address is
http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pxfid=29270&pg=fund&fr_id=1060
March 16, 2011
Mr. Dull, John, Debbie and Chris.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person and it was a blessing to have had the opportunity to know her. May your years of happy memories be a comfort to you. Love you all, Stephanie (Darnell) Malik
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