Linda Ann Conino

Linda Ann Conino made her way through the Pearly Gates of Heaven on September 4, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Lindsay; son-in-law Jeff; granddaughters Payton and Noelle Ponstein; her sister Thelma Aymond. She is preceded in death by her daughter April; her parents Jimmy and Thelma Conino; several close friends.

To know Linda was to love her. She was a stubborn, independent, free spirit that lived life to the fullest in her younger days. She was a true red head with a spirit free personality that was not afraid to voice her opinion. She loved hard and would do anything she could to help anyone. Linda was a firm believer in the Golden Rule and forgiveness. Living with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters over the last 10 years brought her great joy and peace. She loved all of her granddaughters’ friends and her daughter’s friends. She enjoyed visits, sharing her life experiences, all food, and every now and then a party drink for celebrations. Linda may have not ventured out much in her later years but when she did you knew it was going to be a good time. Her laughter brought joy to everyone she met. She referred to herself as “Da MawMaw”. Her strong 9th ward, Chalmette accent was a unique one and frequently the center of jokes with her granddaughters. She loved Sunday dinners and Christmas mornings, just being included in family life. Playing solitaire for hours and posting comments on political forums were her favorite past time. She would always make sure her spelling was correct before posting by checking it in the dictionary. Shopping trips to Sam’s and “Walmart’s” made her day as she loved to have an overstocked pantry at all times.

Linda lived a more simple life in her later years while living with her daughter. She would say she is at peace with her life. Some of her ways may have seemed strange to those that did not know her well, but understanding her past and things she had been through made it make sense. Linda loved her room that was built just for her, it was her temple and her safe place. She prayed daily at the same time every day. Her daughter and friends referred to her room as “apartment 69”, which always made her laugh. Linda loved her dear friends Caryl and Gary McDaniel who were always there for her. Even in her final days she said their marriage made her smile and she did not want Caryl to cry over her death but to be happy for her eternal peace. This obituary is not meant to make anyone sad because Linda would raise hell over that. It is just a small glimpse of how special she was to her family and friends. Her undying faith not only carried her throughout her life and death but will carry on through those close to her. May your heart and soul eternally rest in peace Linda. Love always your daughter Lindsay.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude and wounded warriors funds.