Rose Linda Reilly

Rose Linda Reilly was born in Chicago, Illinois to Richard Sherman Tait and Rosa Ramirez Tait on June 26, 1947. She grew up in Flint, Michigan and the family ultimately moved to San Antonio, Texas where she attended then graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1965. Linda married John in San Antonio in 1970 shortly after he discharged from the United States Air Force and they then moved to John’s home state of New Jersey where they lived for ten years during which time they had a daughter. In 1980, they decided to move back to San Antonio, Texas to be closer to Linda’s family. Linda worked as a secretary for a number of years then bravely decided she wanted a career change and trained to become an Electrologist. Tired of working for others, she quickly realized that owning her own business was preferable and opened Linda Reilly Electrolysis, which was open for decades. She took great pride in her work and loved all of the clients and friends she made over the years until her retirement in 2009. In her younger years, she enjoyed ice skating, softball and art. She took up the practice of ceramics and growing African Violets, which brought her many years of joy. She had a deep love of all animals and was especially a dog lover. She loved so many special dogs over the years and loved to take them on long walks. Each one was dear to her and they all carved a permanent place in her heart. She loved her role as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and family and decorating her lovely homes.

Rose Linda Reilly is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Joseph Reilly Jr of San Antonio, Texas and currently Austin, Texas; daughter Tracy Dawn Bellg and husband Rudy, grandson Taylor Cole Cavender, great-grandson Avery, step- grandson Brody; brother Ronald Nelson Tait and wife Laura, sister Nancy Lorraine Naukam, sister-in-law Joan Dungan and husband Brian; nieces Denise Rieben, Nichole Danielle Wallace and husband John-Clark, Marisa Alderete, Michelle Alderete and husband Dave Patton; nephews Brian Dungan, Jackie Dungan, Thomas Dungan and wife Bobbi, Danny Dungan, Carlos Alderete and wife Jodi; as well as extensive family and friends throughout Texas, New Jersey and South Dakota. Linda was preceded in death by her father Richard Sherman Tait, her mother Rosa Ramirez Tait and her brother Keith McCloud.

A graveside service and burial will be held for a limited number of family members on April 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date to be determined.

Linda will be remembered for her sweet demeanor, warm smile and loving heart.