Linda

Dean

On Friday, October 30, 2020, Linda Dean passed away in her home at the age of 76.

Linda was born on September 25, 1944 to J.B. and Mabel Lamb in Cherokee County, Texas. She graduated from Stamford High School and obtained her bachelor's de gree from Abilene Christian College in 1969. She had a passion for teaching high school English with a career that spanned 31 years with time spent teaching in Breckenridge, Bryson, Roscoe, and Woodson. She married Upton Dean on January 22, 1965. They ra ised two sons, George and Andy, and one daughter, Cheyanna.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents J.B and Mabel Lamb.

She is survived by her husband: Upton Dean of Roscoe, Tx, Brother: Jim Lamb and wife Pam of Maryland, , Son: George Dean of Chattano oga, TN, Son: Andy Dean and wife Cindy of Hewitt, TX, Daughter: Cheyanna Birch and husband Mike of Orange, Tx. She is survived by six grandchildren: Dakota, Ciara, Spencer, Caleb, Lauren, and Ethan. Linda has 5 great grandchildren and was thrilled to be welcoming 3 more great grandchildren at the beginning of 2021.

A graveside service will be held in Crystal Falls, Texas at future date. Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Linda's favorite charity - Operation Smile ( www.operationsmile.org ).