Linda Stinson Wells

Linda will be remembered with deep respect for the way she met life with both steadiness and spark—an unmistakable spirit that could be spirited and strong-willed when it mattered most. A devoted lover of the natural world, she carried an appreciation for its quiet beauty and enduring rhythms.

A gifted writer, Linda found meaning in words and shaped them with care, leaving behind short stories that reflect her imagination and thoughtful eye. She also brought determination and focus to the lanes, earning recognition as a bowling champion—an achievement that spoke to her discipline as much as her competitive fire.

Linda’s life was marked by conviction, creativity, and a lasting love for the outdoors. She will be dearly missed and respectfully remembered.

She is preceded by: her parents, Horace and Jessie Stinson; her sisters, Kim Stinson and Tina Stinson; and her brother, Weldon Stinson.

She is survived by: her children, Jessica Samples and husband James, John Nunez, Holly Wells, and Gary Wells Jr.; her grandchildren: Michael Rollins, Brandon Rollins, Robbie Rollins, Jessica LeAnne Samples, Janie Samples, Jasmine Samples, James Monroe Samples III (Jake); her great-grandchildren, Alex Rollins and Jameson Morgan; her ex-husband, Johnny Nunez; her brother, Jackie Stinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers at this time while service details are being decided.