Linda Nell McMiller

Linda Nell Patterson was born September 13, 1946 in Richmond, Texas to the parents of Frank Arthur Patterson Sr. and Claudel Louise Patterson. She committed herself early to spiritual growth and development under through the teachings from her month C. L. Patterson and attending Greater Macedonia Baptist Church.

Linda graduated from Carvardale High School and went on to marry Roy McMiller and they had three beautiful children Cherry Etta McMiller (Jefferson), Vivian Louise McMiller (Rogers), James Earl McMiller.

Linda worked for FMC Tech as a Machinist and then she went on to start her journey in private duty nursing to elite cliental.

Linda attended Mount Pisgah Baptist Church on Gulf Bank under leadership of Pastor Anderson.

Linda was funny, stern but loving (Whatever came up, came out), would give you the shirt off her back, and has opened her home to many. She was often misunderstood but she was full of hope joy and love, because of her presence the world was little bit brighter.

Linda loved fishing; gambling, the Texans, good food, gospel music, game shows and she would often be heard shouting answers out at the television.

During her later years she became ill and had to be put on dialysis. She gave the nurses and doctors at DaVita a run for their money and kept them on their toes. They truly are heartbroken over the loss of this fun, feisty and vibrate ray of sunshine.

Preceding her in death: Mother and father Frank Patterson Sr., Claudel Patterson; Jeannie Patterson, Frank Patterson Jr., Susan Patterson and Nephew Derrick Patterson.

She left behind eight grandchildren. Tewanda Jefferson, Tyrone Rogers, Desmion McMiller, Jathan Jefferson, Quentin McMiller, Steven Rogers, Jacobee McMiller, James McMiller and ten great grandchildren. Brother – Roy Patterson, Sister – Myrtle Burton: Nieces and Nephew – Cheryl Burton, Craig Patterson, Leisia Cann-Arthurs and Jena Michelle Patterson La Rue along with great nieces, nephews and cousins.