Walter's Insight - Musings of a Fellow Traveler of TJ Class of '67 Port Arthur, Texas

Linda Ann Jones, 62, of Minneola, FL passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 near family in her new home in Florida. Linda was born on December 13, 1947 in Port Arthur, TX the daughter of George and Theresa Messer. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1966 and college with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lamar University. She had a long, successful career as a teacher.

Linda is survived by her husband, Walter; daughters, Georgia Ball of Minneola and Jessica Jones of Marietta, GA; mother, Theresa Messer of Port Arthur, TX; brothers, George E. Messer of Baytown, TX, Gene Messer of Groves, TX and Carroll Messer of Baytown, TX and was the expectant grandmother of Lydia Ball.

A passionate woman of faith, she spent a lifetime dedicated to teaching children, caring for her family, and living her values. Her passing is a victory in Christ, and the Jones, Ball, Messer and de Rivera families are honored to have shared her life. Funeral Services and burial were held in Clermont, FL. Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, FL (352) 394-7121 is serving the family.