Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas obituary

Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 26, 2025.
Linda Gayle "Lindy" Thomas was born the fourth child of Theresa and Houston Pete on October 21, 1959. Linda lived up to the meaning of her name, which meant "BEAUTIFUL". She is survived by her husband, Eddie James Thomas; three sons, Damon Thomas Sr., Derek (Andrea) Thomas Sr., and Daniel (Charlie Kennerson) Thomas; six grandchildren, Raelynn, Karyngton, Derek "DJ" Jr., Damon L. Jr., Gabriel, and Kingston; sisters, Cynthia (Darrell) Stewart, Mildred (Ken) Buchanan, and Jacquetta Fontenot; and brother, John Pete. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Theresa Pete; brother, Alfred Joseph Deville; and brother-in-law, Roy Fontenot. The family will have a private memorial service.

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