Linda C. Laxton Terry

Linda Carol (Laxton) Terry - Age 64, of Flint passed away, Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at her residence. Linda C. Terry was born, March 24, 1947 in Mullins, West Virginia, the daughter of Samuel and Mabel (Graham) Laxton. She fought a very long courageous battle with lymphoma and while in remission was further diagnosed with bladder cancer in February of 2011. This was a battle she could fight no longer. Linda was strong and determined to live life to the fullest everyday.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Danny) Ortiz, Chrystal (Joseph) Sword and Wendy (William) Marshall; Daughter-In-Law, Katherine Kryzminski; Grandchildren, Daniel (Fiancee, Olivia) Ortiz II, Antonio (Fiancee, Carmen) Ortiz, Joshua Ortiz, Brittany Terry, Joseph Amaro, Briahna Amaro, and William Marshall; Great granddaughter, Joehanna Ortiz; sisters, Mary Wise and Sue Burton; Brother, John Laxton and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by, parents; brothers, Richard and Jimmy Laxton; sister, Sandra Laxton Waycaster; beloved son, Ronald Terry and grandson, Vincent Damon Guitierez.

The family of Linda would like to acknowledge and show their appreciation for the phenominal job the Hospice of Michigan staff, especially: Heather, Kate, Annie, Deanna, Beverly and Pastor Larry have done to make our mothers final journey to Gods' kingdom as comfortable as possible. Rest in peace Momma, your journey has been long and full of pain and sadness, but now we can rejoice, Glory be to God and peace be with you, as you are rejoined in our Father's arms and reunited with those whom we've lost along the way. To finally be whole again; No pain, no cancer, only the beauty and peace that surrounds you and the love you emit. Worry not for us Momma, you taught us well, how to love and care about others and your strength and determination will continue to live on through us. Now go ahead and enjoy life up there, tell all we said, "Hey" and give Vinnie and Bo a great big kiss and hug from us. Tell them to keep you busy because you left farmville behind to move onto bigger and better things. We'll cry tears becasue we will miss you greatly, but Heaven needs you now, so go fly with the angels. Til we meet again, we love you and keep you forever in our hearts and memories.

Heaven is lucky to have a real go getter like you.

Arrangements under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Grand Blanc, MI.