Linda was born on July 8, 1943, in Greenville, Texas to Jesse Roy Dickey and Lola Mae Lindley. Linda married Jody W. Stanford on June 16, 1962, in Greenville, Texas. Linda was a retired teachers aide from Greenville ISD and a member of River Oaks Church. Linda was a true servant of the Lord. Everyone who knew Linda knew her as Memaw, she always displayed an unconditional love. Her grandkids were her world, and she loved watching them grow. Memaw was involved in every aspect of her grandkids lives. Memaw always had a way of making everyone and everything feel important no matter the situation.
Linda is survived by sons Joel Stanford and wife Jennifer, Jeffery Stanford and wife Kristi, Steve Stanford and wife Tracy, grandchildren Taylor Fortner, Kaitlyn Reed and husband Robert, Ansley Stanford, Hudson Stanford, Tyler Stanford, and great grandchildren Avery, Tatum and Logan Fortner and Grayson Reed.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband in 2020, her parents and one sister.
Pallbearers will be Robert Reed, Denzel Young, Keith Reeves, Chris Nichol, Rodney Wright and Jeff Stanford.
Condolences(3)
Betty & Dan Cooper
Greenville, TX Friday, July 21, 2023 Dear loved ones of Jody & Linda:The Lord has called home two wonderful souls who walked this earth. You were blessed to be able to call them, Mother & Father, Aunt & Uncle, Cousin or Grandparents.
Please know that countless others, including us, have grieved at the loss of our parents & now grieve with you, at the loss of yours. We will see them all again♥️
Ashley Waters
Greenville, TX Friday, July 14, 2023 Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.Carol Spindle
Jacksonville, FL Thursday, July 13, 2023 Linda Sue was such a special and lovable person and will be missed by all of her friends and family. My wishes for God to be with the family during this time of grief my thoughts and prayers are with you.