Linda Faye Faulk, beloved wife, mother and Nana, passed away on August 7, 2025 in Orange, Texas at the age of 75 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 9, 1949 in Port Arthur, Linda graduated from Nederland High School and attended Lamar University, where she received her Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Education. Her teaching career began in Port Arthur, but she soon found her way to Bridge City ISD where she would spend 33 years as a dedicated teacher, first teaching Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and later 5th grade Science. She was a much-loved educator and so enjoyed her time with her students and co-workers over the years.
After her retirement, Linda could be found spending more time enjoying all the things she loved. She was a loving hands-on Nana who treasured living near her four grandsons. She attended all of the boys’ events, always cheering them on with love and pride. She looked forward to the Faulk family summers spent at Crystal Beach, taking long walks looking for beach glass and shark’s teeth. She and her husband Mike developed a love of cruising and sailed on 54 cruises in their retirement years, visiting locations all over the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, and even the Panama Canal. Linda was well-known for her love of flowers and gardening, and could often be found working in one of her numerous, beautiful flower beds. She had a heart for animals and carried pet food in her car in case she met a kitty in need. Linda had a special relationship with each of her daughters and together they enjoyed fun shopping outings, lunches, and grabbing a margarita or sangria. Linda was a devoted and loving caregiver to her mother Emma in her later years.
Linda leaves behind a loving family who cherished her deeply. She was the devoted wife of Michael Faulk for 53 years, sharing a lifetime of memories beginning when they first met in high school. Linda is also survived by her two daughters, Malinda Boudreaux and husband Jared, and Christy Stephenson and her husband Nathan. Her legacy continues through her grandsons, Grant Boudreaux, Luke Boudreaux, Seth Stephenson, and Jude Stephenson, each who brought great joy to her life.
In addition to her immediate family, Linda is survived by her sister, Sharon Turner and husband Mike, who reside in La Grange, Texas as well as her brother James “Jim” Richey and his wife Cynthia, who live in Longview, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Emma Richey, and her brother, John David Richey.
A visitation will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, located at 1155 W. Round bunch Road in Bridge City Texas, on August 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at the same location at 1:00 PM, honoring the life of Linda Faye Faulk. A private burial for family members will be held afterwards at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas.
In remembrance of Linda’s love for animals, donations can be made to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas and Meezer’s Mission Cat Rescue.