Linda Ray

Linda Ray went home to Jesus in the early morning of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born August 25, 1946, in Duncan, Oklahoma. The daughter of the late Don W. Rimmer and Muriel (McGinnis) Rimmer. She lived in her house in Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX since 1971 until her passing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband Don W. Ray. She is survived by her daughter Andrea Kaupp and son-in-law David Kaupp (Carrollton, TX), and her son Windy Johnston (Oklahoma). 2 brothers, James (Jim) Rimmer & wife Betsy Rimmer (Sea Brook, TX), and Charles (Charlie) Rimmer & his wife Diane Rimmer (New Castle, Oklahoma) as well as her beautiful nieces and nephews. 8 grandchildren; Ashlyn Kaupp, Drew Kaupp, Kaydee Kaupp, and Windy Sophia Johnston, as well as Roy Johnston, Dylan Johnston, Samuel Johnston, Trenton Johnston; and 6 great-grandchildren. Left behind are also her stepson Chris Ray and many friends through the years from neighbors to church members, coworkers to her longest lifetime childhood friend Pat Stephens whom she enjoyed so much. Linda lived a life of perseverance, faith in Jesus, love, creativity and generosity. If you knew her for long, you probably have something she made by hand. Her laugh, her ability to bring order into chaos, and her steadfastness will be forever missed.