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Linda Peake Obituary
Linda grew up and graduated high school in Raymondville, Texas. She continued her education at Texas A&I University in Kingsville, TX, and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Language and Learning Disabilities. After teaching for many years, Linda pursued and completed her Masters of Education as an Educational Diagnostician at Houston Baptist University. She retired from the public school system after 25 years of service.
In 2006, Linda joined Toastmasters and fulfilled educational and leadership roles within District 56, overcoming a visual impairment which appeared later in life. She earned many awards and offices within Toastmasters including the Suzy Gormley achievement award for Best Toastmaster, District 56 Outstanding President award, Distinguished Area O-13 Governor status, Select Distinguished Division O Governor, Toastmasters International Excellence in Marketing and Excellence in Education and Training, 2 DTMs, D56 LGM, LGET, as well as Secretary, Vice President (Education, Membership), and President of SST.
Linda dedicated her life to leading, serving, and educating others. She loved life and her Christian family at Bammel Road Church of Christ. Her family and friends were cherished and will always remember her glorious smile, lively spirit, "come closer" sense of humor, memory, melodious gifted voice, willingness to step up to a challenge, loyalty, and her guiding hand.
Linda is survived by her husband of 40 years, Doyle C. Peake, her daughter Lara G. and husband Michael Taylor, grandchild Viola M. Taylor. Other survivors include Nora Jo, Nelda, and Jerry Hudspeth, Gloria and Bob Wallace, Jane Rayburn, Rachel Rabinowitz, Suzie Smith, Patty Willason, and numerous friends and family. Visitation will be 5:30- 8:30pm Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Bammel Road Church of Christ: 2700 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX, 77068; 281-440-1910. Memorial Service will be 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Bammel Road Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Donations may be made to Cancer Treatment Center of America: 10109 E. 79th Street, Tulsa, Ok.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Peake
October 13, 2013
Linda Peake - gone. I recently found out that the impaired vision Toastmaster lady has left us. What a wonderful positive attitude she had, also a sense of humor and a warm smile. Wow - I never knew her background. She was humble too. I've only met her about 25 or so occasions at some Toastmaster contests. Now she can see clearly. Doyle, I pray that your treasured memories of Linda will keep you strong.
Terry Glasper-Lowe
October 10, 2013
Doyle:
May your heart be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I am going to miss Linda.
Roxy Moore
October 3, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She spoke at our Toastmasters club a few times. Though I didn't know her personally, I was inspired by, and will remember, her warm words, beautiful smile and sweet personality.
Vicki Clakley
October 2, 2013
Doyle and Lara, you have my deepest condolences. Linda was such an inspiration. I will miss her.
October 1, 2013
Doyle & Lara,
John and I were so very sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I will always remember all the fun we had in band at A & I. So sorry that I can't be at the funeral.
Love to all,
John & Karen (Tudhope)McClean
Patti Evans
October 1, 2013
To the family of Linda Peake. May God comfort you and give you peace during this most difficult time. Allow God to wrap his loving arms around you.
Linda was loving, warm, kind, and a gentle spirit. She never met a stranger. I met Linda in Toastmasters. I will never forget her smile, and she will always be remembered in my heart.
Keith & Barbara Lacey
September 30, 2013
Our deepest sympathy. She will be dearly missed.
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