Linda Leigh Akens Hamilton passed from this life on February 13, 2020. Linda was born on August 29, 1949 in Abilene, Texas to Thomas and Eddy Jo Akens. The family moved to Houston in 1962. Linda attended South Houston High School and graduated in 1967. She married Billy Ray Hamilton on July 21, 1967 and they made their home in South Houston, Texas. Linda attended San Jacinto College and worked as a respiratory therapist.
After Billy Ray's death in 2016 Linda moved to Abilene, Texas to be closer to her family. Linda was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by son Ricky and wife Samantha, daughter Denise West and husband Jeff, and son Troy of Clear Lake; grandchildren : Tyler Hamilton, Miles Hamilton, Lauren Desporte, Jordan Frazel and Damon Hamilton; great grandchildren: Fenix Hamilton and Jamison Garay; siblings: Brenda Delcomyn of Pasadena, Mike Akens, Pat Akens and Tim Akens all of Abilene.
The family will receive friends and family at visitation services on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00pm in the chapel at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Graveside services will be on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Grand View Memorial Park.