Linda Burnett Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Linda Burnett of Vidor, Texas, who passed away on August 18, 2021, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lou Smith and Bessie Smith; her husband Howard "Andy" Burnett; her brother Ricky Smith; and her granddaughter Ashlee Guidry.

She is survived by: her children, Karyn Lewis, Kathy Moore (Clay), David Kerr (Tina) and Joy Ferguson; and her siblings, Diann Whitworth (Gator), Buddy Smith (Sue), Judy Collier, Glen Smith (Janet), Hank Smith (Sandy) and Tony Smith (Emily). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lumberton Family Funeral Home and Forest Oaks Funeral Home

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December 30, 2021

Project Laura wrote a sympathy message

“I loved her . She made my stay in prison home . She is missed hope to pay a visit to her burial grounds . Didn't want to say goodbye like this . Love you Linda .”

July 22, 2022

Kristine Sherman wrote a comment

“Hey, you’re the same person on YouTube. I’m the one who said she’s my great aunt. You knew her. Can you please tell me more about her?”

December 2, 2023

Caitlin Hale wrote a comment

“kristine, linda adopted me during the years that i was housed at carole young unit in the cubicle right beside her.... it would be my honor and i feel like also my duty to tell you all about her. She affectionately called me her grandbaby and charged me with writing the book of her story. The truth behind what actually happened. And know this... for 5 hours as she relived her entire life story to me.... i can tell you without a doubt she was innocent”

December 2, 2023

Caitlin Hale wrote a comment

“And know this that linda was a warrior, that stood up for actual justice and won women prisoners rights to dignities and so called privlidges that shoudve been basic rights. and she suffered and never made parole in all those years BECAUSE she STOOD AGAINST THE SYSTEM AND WON There are very few that couldve ever endured the things that her and women like us endured. and she loved you and her granddaughters so dearly please contact me, caitlin at [email protected]”