Linda Spangler

Linda Spangler, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her residence in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on November 2, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, to Graden Carl Lawing and Mary Lorene Gibson.

Linda was raised in Oak Cliff, Texas, and graduated as valedictorian of Adamson High School in 1956. In 1958, she married Jack Gorham Spangler, and together they built a life filled with love and welcomed three children into their family.

Linda worked as a legal secretary at Thompson & Knight for more than seventeen years, where she dedicated herself to her profession. Outside of work, she enjoyed playing duplicate contract bridge and achieved an impressive ranking of No. 252 on the list of Top 500 Lifetime Master Points. She also had a passion for gardening and took great pride in maintaining a beautiful backyard.

Linda will be remembered for her dedication, her many accomplishments, and the beauty she brought to the lives of those around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lorene Lawing, and her brother, Larry Lawing.

Linda leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Shari Mayes of Lewisville, Texas; her sons, Clif (Renee) Spangler of Crowley, Texas, and Clay Spangler of Dallas, Texas; and her grandchildren, Justin (Carrie) Spangler of Midlothian, Texas; Jordan (Amanda) Spangler of Azle, Texas; Daniel (Kamille) Mayes of Argyle, Texas; Jadi Rae Spangler of Midlothian, Texas; Amy Mayes of Addison, Texas; and Savannah Spangler of College Station, Texas.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Colton Spangler, Camden Spangler, Talon Martin, Rhett Spangler, Wade Spangler, Harper Mayes, Holland Mayes, Jack Spangler, and Ty Spangler, who will continue to carry her memory forward.

Linda’s life was enriched by her love of family, her personal interests, and the many memories she created throughout her 87 years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.