Linda Ray

Linda Ray went home to Jesus in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 80. Linda was born on August 25, 1946, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to the late Don W. Rimmer and Muriel (McGinnis) Rimmer. She lived in her house in Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX since 1971 until her passing. She was a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by perseverance, love, creativity, generosity, and an unwavering trust in Jesus. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don W. Ray. She leaves behind her daughter, Andrea Kaupp, and son-in-law, David Kaupp, of Carrollton, Texas; and her son, Windy Johnston, of Oklahoma. She is also survived by her two brothers, James (Jim) Rimmer and his wife, Betsy, of Seabrook, Texas, and Charles (Charlie) Rimmer and his wife, Diane, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, along with her beloved nieces and nephews. Linda's family continued through her eight grandchildren: Ashlyn Kaupp, Drew Kaupp, Kaydee Kaupp, Windy Sophia Johnston, Roy Johnston, Dylan Johnston, Samuel Johnston, and Trenton Johnston, as well as her six precious great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her stepson, Chris Ray, and countless friends whose lives she touched throughout the years—from neighbors and church members to coworkers and lifelong friends. Among those friendships was her treasured childhood friend, Pat Stephens, with whom she shared a special bond and many cherished memories. Linda had a gift for making things beautiful. If you knew her for very long, there is a good chance you have something she made by hand. Her creativity was one of the many ways she expressed her love for others. Those who knew Linda will remember her beautiful faith, her perseverance, her generosity, her wonderful laugh, her ability to bring order into chaos, and her steadfast spirit. She gave of herself freely and loved deeply. Her presence brought comfort, creativity, and joy to the lives around her. She will be deeply loved, greatly missed, and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.