Linda Ann Timmerman

Linda Ann Davis Timmerman was born on December 6, 1946, to Neal and Judy Davis. Neal and Judy taught Linda many things, the greatest of all being faith. Neal taught her not to worry, and she lived her life in faith that God had his hands on the plan. Whenever faced with an obstacle, Linda turned to that faith and leaned on the Lord for her strength. Linda, along with younger brothers Larry and Ronnie, were raised on a dairy farm and with the music of faith at Wheatland United Methodist Church in DeSoto, Texas. These experiences proved utterly pitch-perfect when mutual friends introduced Linda to a talented musician, David Timmerman, who was also raised on a dairy farm in Upstate New York. Feeling right at home, it was on Linda's family farm that David received the blessing from Neal for Linda's hand in marriage. Eventually becoming Neal's "damn Yankee son-in-law" on July 31, 1973.
Linda started her career at LTV Corp in Dallas. Soon after, she found her passion for higher education administration through holding staff roles at Dallas County Community College District, culminating as the Executive Assistant to the Chancellor. A move to Corsicana in 1978 for David's job provided her the opportunity to continue her work at Navarro College as Executive Assistant to the President, Dr. Kenneth Walker. While working full time, she began to work her way through her post-secondary education, earning her Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Ed.D degrees. Doc T, as she was known to countless colleagues and students over the years at Navarro College, served as the Academic Dean for 12 years and retired in 2005 after serving as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Navarro College Foundation. She was also honored as a Distinguished Alumna of Navarro College. She touched the lives of countless students. Linda had a cornerstone belief that every person has a seat at The Table. She became "mom" to so many and made a lasting impact that cannot be adequately described.
A consummate communicator and leader, Linda went on to apply her vast experience and talent in the medical field as the lead designer of the three-year curriculum for Baylor's Dermatology Residency Program and played a key role in securing accreditation from the American Council on Graduate Medical Education. She went on to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused or neglected children in the court system, helping ensure that children had a voice when they needed it, and she helped establish the Limestone Freestone County CASA chapter. Linda and David have also been very active members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, advocating for issues affecting Seniors in Texas. Her service to others knows no end.
David and Linda built a life together that most people can only dream of. They raised three children and were blessed with five amazing grandchildren while making a home in Navarro and Freestone counties. They moved from Corsicana to Richland Chambers Lake in 2000, and made Harmony Harbor their home for 25 years. Their Wilderness neighbors were like family, and many memories with kids, grandkids and extended family were made and cherished. Linda and David have lived a life together filled with music, laughter, faith and love. When they moved from the Wilderness back to Corsicana, they took a moment to share their wedding cake one more time after 50+ years in the freezer. It didn't quite taste the same, but it was definitely a moment to remember.
One of the joys of Linda's life was to travel the world with David and be a part of milestones for all of their grandchildren, having never missed a high school or college graduation or an opportunity to attend a sporting event or other important milestones. After a life well-lived and four hard-fought battles with cancer, Linda won her final battle and went with joy to her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2025. She was at home with David and her grandchildren Alyssa and Will, and we know that she was met in Heaven with a joyful reunion of those who preceded her.
Left behind to cherish her memory and carry out her legacy of faithful service to others are her husband of 52 years, David Timmerman, daughter Vanessa Carr and son-in-law Dale, sons, David A. Timmerman and Brad Timmerman and daughters-in-law, Chris and Terra. She also leaves a legacy in her grandchildren, Alyssa and Ben Carr, Kyle and Jordan Timmerman, and Will Timmerman. Linda and David have an "adopted" Russian daughter and grandson, Marina and Nikita Kolganova. Her brothers and sisters-in-laws Larry and Kennett Davis and Ronnie and Shawn Davis, along with several nieces and nephews, are also cherishing her memory along with an innumerable list of colleagues, former students, and friends.
David and the family wish to express special gratitude to the choir and congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church for their support and prayers, Tom Adams and Shellie O'Neal for their special friendship, compassion and coordination of food and help, and to Father Matthew Sparks for his comfort and guidance during this difficult time. Our gratitude is also extended to Linda's medical team for their expertise, support and guidance through all of her battles with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Navarro College, The Boys and Girls Club, your local CASA organization, Texas Silver Hair Legislators, or St John's Episcopal Church.