Linda J. Raulerson

Raulerson, Linda Joyce 65, was a lifelong resident of Tampa who passed away on September 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ismael "Lindy" Lopez and Flora Lopez. She is survived by her loving husband Larry Raulerson; children Michael Culverhouse (Betsy) and Christopher Culverhouse, Wade, Wendy, and Gary Raulerson (Katie); grandchildren Drew and Matt Culverhouse, Ashley, Wade, Catherine, Joshua Raulerson, Paige & Payton Jeanfils & Tyler French; Many friends and loved ones including Dennis and Pat Blanco; Connie and Gary Kinnick; Dorinda Rodriguez. Linda graduated from Plant High in 1970 and then later earned her Masters degree in Education from the University of South Florida. She passionately taught students for 17 years at Citrus Park and Bellamy Elementary Schools. Linda grew up next door to Larry Raulerson, the man she would eventually marry in 1990. She spent 28 wonderful years with the love of her life, worshipping the Lord, taking vacations, and dragging him to every Ross store throughout Tampa and the surrounding areas. Linda loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all of her being. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at 10 years of age and shared the Gospel of Christ her entire life. She taught Sunday School and lead a Women's bible study at Wellswood Baptist Church up until the very day she went to be with the Lord. Her dedication to the Lord and her steadfast faith had a significant impact on her husband and children (We will see you again Baeda/Mom and thank you from the bottom of our hearts). Linda was a very self-less person, always putting the needs of others before her own. This carried forward even until the final days of her life. She had an infectious laugh and a smile that could be seen from miles away. More than anything though, she had a strength like no other. No matter what life threw at her, she never gave up and kept fighting like the warrior she was.

Memorial Service will take place on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1PM with a Chapel Service at 2PM at Blount and Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave, Tampa, Fl 33610.