A Life Remembered
Obituary
Linda Brown Birdsong Kurtz, dob 03-09-48 born in Beaumont, Texas and lived in Mid-County area most of her life died on July 1
st
, 2019 at 9:00am.
Linda was proceeded in death by her father-Clyde Brown, mother-Thelma Brown and brother-Tommy Brown all of Nederland, Texas.
Linda’s Legacy of passion for life, love of others, and love of her family will continue to live. Linda is survived by her husband-Jerry Kurtz of Groves, daughter-Dana Sonnier Wickland and husband, Mike Wickland of Cranfills Gap, Texas; daughter-Denise Mailey-Delahoussaye of Dallas, Texas; son-Larry Sonnier Jr. (Bubba) and wife Shanna Sonnier of Nederland, Texas and sister-Clydel Green of Nederland, Texas.
Linda was the proud Grandmother & Great Grandmother (Nonnie) to Shelby Wickland, Todd Wickland, Joshua and Brianne Sonnier, Jude Sonnier-Moore, Taylor Mailey-Lummus and Robert, Trevin and Dixie Sonnier, Hunter Sonnier, Harlie Sonnier. Great Grandchildren-Michael Wickland, Gunner Lummus, Judah Lummus, Adeline Sonnier, and Rosalie Sonnier Nieces Paula and husband Mark Ferguson, and Melissa (Missy) and James Mohon Nephews Kyle and Wife Jodie Green, and Chadwick Brown. Nieces Eylse, Jenee’ and Nikke Arceneaux of Conroe, Texas, Danielle Kurtz of Port Neches, Texas and Noelle Kurtz of Port Arthur, Texas.
Linda graduated from Nederland class of 66, attended Lamar University and the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy. Linda’s career was in Law Enforcement for eighteen years, most of which was with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Linda was a member the Order of the Eastern Star, Port Neches Chapter #677, Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles #3743 and a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Port Neches, Texas.
After Linda and Jerry were married, they lived in Port Arthur for ten years then moved to Mauriceville for the love of trees and nature for thirteen years.
Linda was full of life and had deep love for her family and friends. She had the spirit of a Warrior and the soul of an ocean, always steady. She believed in living BIG and loved even Bigger.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10 AM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
· 9:00 AM
– 10:00 AM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Celebration of Life
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
· 10:00 AM
Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors, 5200 West Parkway Street, Groves, 77619
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Jim Mcquerry
August 22, 2019
Linda was a beautiful soul that made everyone's life better. I was honored and blessed to have known her.
Mike Mcdonald
July 27, 2019
I was deeply saddened to hear of Linda's passing. My heart goes out to Jerry and to all her family and friends. She always greeted me with a smile, and she always put a smile on my face. I know she brightened the lives of everyone she knew.
Keith West
July 26, 2019
My wife Andrea and I send our heart-felt condolences to you Jerry, and to all of Linda’s family. I know Linda was the light of your life and will be truly missed. We know she is in heaven having the best time, with no pain or suffering, and that you will see her again someday. May God bless you and keep you in this time of loss.
Richard Joffrion
July 26, 2019
Prayers
Marsha Martin
July 11, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful loving fun soul she was. God Bless all of you.
Reggie Hamilton And Leslie Barrick
July 10, 2019
Our condolences to you and your family.
Steve/Cheryl Biehle
July 10, 2019
Thinking of you...God's Peace
Steve/Cheryl Biehle
July 10, 2019
Thinking of you...God's Peace
Shanna Sonnier
July 10, 2019
I will forever be blessed to call Linda my mother-n-law. She was one of the strongest, most loyal women I have ever met, and never once in the 23 years I knew her did I ever hear her say a single bad thing about someone.
Linda, just know Bub is going to be ok and I promise to take care of your baby boy (your #1 😉) for the rest of our lives. We love you always mother, mother-n-law, Nonnie❤️
Sindy Flores
July 10, 2019
My first memory of Linda I was 5 years old and she walked into my grandma Huvals home, I cried tears of joy-I had just met Barbie-she looked just like my doll. For the rest of our lives I always referred to her as Barbie. I always appreciated Lindas honesty toward things and valued her opinion. She was a wise woman and a good friend to me. I have always held the utmost respect for her.Our Christmases and crawfish boils will forever be some of my favorite memories. May God Bless and hold her children.grandchildren and Husband close
You will be spoken of often and never forgotten my friend,
Sindy
John W. Domingue
July 10, 2019
My prayers go out to all the families who mourn the loss of this great lady. Jerry I been praying for you my brother I know that Linda made your life,your heart, and your soul complete!
Jay Delahoussaye
July 9, 2019
Nonnie will never be forgotten, she accepted me into her family with open arms and I always knew she had love for me in her heart. Even as time past she and Jerry always had a place for me at their table.
Our last visit together was a great one, the three of us sitting in the garage, watching a little football and enjoying an adult beverage and laughing. I will never forget it.
My heart is heavy and Prayers for Denise, Dana, Bubba and Jerry, I know their feelings of loss are 100 fold mine.
Nonnie is free of the illness and will be our angel watching over us but I will miss you.
Brady Woods
July 9, 2019
Jinda, I am gonna miss you so much. Had so much fun with you over the years. You are free
Love you always. Brady
Lisa
July 8, 2019
I’m sure gonna miss you. My heart is broken but I know you are free now. I love you. You will be on my mind and my heart...Until we see each other again.
Bob Beyer
July 8, 2019
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She obviously left a great legacy through her service to the community and her children.
Bob Beyer
July 8, 2019
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She obviously left a great legacy through her service to the community and her children.
Warren And Pat Evans
July 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers. Always Warren and Pat Evans
Carissa Welch
July 8, 2019
I never got the chance to meet Linda, but her life did change mine. See, Linda poured into her daughter Denise. Taught her to live big and love even bigger. Denise has changed my life - she’s poured into me and taught me to live big and love even bigger. I’m thankful for the life Linda lived and the legacy she passes on...it will continue to change the world one person at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends that are like family, and friends of Linda.
Amanda Moore
July 7, 2019
A light faded when you passed and the world will never seem as bright without you in it. I’m blessed to have called you a friend and have you in my life and my children’s. You were my rock, the one person I turned to, I could tell all and you always made me see everything will be okay.
I love you and though I always told you that in every text or visit I wish I could have told you one last time. You are so missed.
Until we meet again my friend, rest easy and soar free.
Always and forever,
Amanda Kay
Leonard V Wood
July 7, 2019
I was so heartbroken to hear of Linda's passing. Although I only meant her once or twice I found her to be a wonderful and fun Lady to be around. Her husband Jerry and I have been friends since school days and I cherish our friendship greatly. I am so happy that they found each other and had such a loving relationship. Jerry, and the rest of her loved ones, know that I will be thinking and praying for you all to find peace and comfort knowing that she is now in the hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jerry I love you like a brother and always will. Thank you for being my friend and know that although I can't make the Services I will be there in spirit.
Sincerely,
Leonard Wood
Noelle Walters
July 7, 2019
Growing up my dad always put great importance on family and being together. Once he passed Aunt Linda made it a priority to always host amazing family events to bring us all together time and again. This meant so much to me and I will be forever grateful to her for all she has done for our family. The laughs and fun times we all made together with her & Uncle Jerry will live on always in our memories. I wish we could have one more of our talks over some yummy crawfish... until we meet again just know we love and miss you so much!
Jerry Kurtz "Husband"
July 7, 2019
Jerry Kurtz --- Loving Husband from Mauriceville, Texas, wrote on Jul. 6, 2019:
On April 17th 1998 we started our life together Hand in Hand and Arm in Arm
For 20 years Plus we never stopped the tradition that was in Faith and Love.
I will never leave her or forsake her in my memories of life and my heart.
Your Love of Life and The Lord brought you an eternity of Wings and Happiness "My Precious, My Life , My Wife"
Your Loving --Now and Forever "Husband"
Jerry Kurtz --- Loving Husband also shared an image
Denise Mailey-Delahoussaye
July 6, 2019
Mom, I miss you so much! Your free now!!
Patricia Winters Krueger
July 4, 2019
Linda and I grew up together and rode the school bus for years. I lost touch with her many years ago and was saddened to learn of her death. May God give her family His comfort and peace.
Mary Owens
July 4, 2019
Linda and I were the best of friends and next door neighbors in Nederland when our families were very young in the 1970’s. Sadly, when my husband and I moved our little family to Houston, Linda and I lost touch with each other. I was thrilled to find her on Facebook some years back.
My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.
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