Linda Howard Moore
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Linda Howard Moore was born on January 22, 1940, in Center, Texas. She was the only child of Asa and Maude Richardson. Linda, often called Kaye by many of her friends and family, treasured the years of growing up in East Texas, hearing stories of her ancestors as early settlers of the area and her great-great-grandfather, James Truitt's serving in the first legislature of the new state of Texas.
Serving in numerous community and school activities, Linda was president of the music study club, assistant organist at First Christian Church, and Lions Club Sweetheart. At Center High School she was voted class officer, Homecoming Duchess, "Most Likely to Succeed", "Most Popular Girl", and "DAR Citizen of the Year." She was editor of the yearbook and graduated salutatorian of her class.
Upon graduation from high school, Linda attended Texas Christian University and Stephen F. Austin State University, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English. She later received a degree in English and Guidance and Counseling from Lamar University.
As a long time educator in the Golden Triangle are, Linda loved her profession and touched many lives with her knowledge and encouragement. Named "Outstanding Educator of the Year" by the Beaumont A&M Club, she served on the Lamar University Teacher Education Board and secretary-treasurer of the Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Board of Directors.
As a lifelong member of the First Christian Church, Linda served on numerous committees of the church and as Vice President of the Official Board and member of the Board of Elders of First Christian Church of Port Arthur.
Survivors include her husband, McNeil Moore, of Center; daughter, Shannon Jones and her husband, Troy Jones, of Nederland; and grandson, Jacob Howard Jones, of Houston.
She is preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Bill R. Howard.
Memorial contributions may be made to The First Christian Church, 5856 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
A graveside service for Mrs. Howard will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Oak Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1552 Highway 7 East, Center, Texas 75935, under the direction of Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
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