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Linda Crain Obituary
Abilene
Linda Darlene Crain, 72, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013 in Abilene. Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. Wednesday in the Tye Cemetery with Rev. Ryan Goodwin officiating under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd St. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 to 7p.m. at the funeral home.
Linda was born September 5, 1941, in Memphis, Texas to T. J. and Dorothy Massingale Donald. Linda was a hairdresser in Abilene for 35 years and a member of the Church of Christ for 49 years in Abilene. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Benny Donald and Bobby Donald, and a nephew, Randy Donald. She is survived by her husband, Charles Vernon Crain of Abilene; two daughters, Angela (Scott) Griffin of El Campo, Texas, and Martha (Jay) Wicker of Buffalo Gap; her sister, Rebecca Donald of Abilene; and several grandchildren: Charles Casey Truman, Joshua McBride, Christina McBride, Kimberly Copeland, Angel Faith Crain, Joseph Wicker and Chandon Wicker; and three great-grandchildren, Payton Truman, Tori Truman and Hattie McBride.
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.communitymemorialfh.com.
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Peggy Baker
September 11, 2013
Charles, I am so sorry to hear of Lindas passing.I was so shocked to see this in the paper. I know what you are going through. Again I am so sorry.
Glade and Carolyn Dowdy
September 10, 2013
Charles and Family,we are so saddened by the loss of your lovely,sweet Linda. Will never forget how my parents loved visiting with her over coffee. Let Gods love wrap around you in comfort and look forward to your reunion with her one day.
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