August 10, 1964 to August 26, 2016
Linda Carline Richard passed away at her home on August 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was 52 years old. Following cremation there will be a private family memorial service.
As a native of Centerville, Linda met her high school sweetheart and husband, Mike Richard. They achieved their dream of living on the beach and starting a family in Corpus Christi, TX, where they resided for 13 years. In 1999, she and her family relocated back home to Louisiana where, for the last five years, she and her husband shared their “little piece of heaven” at their camp in Breaux Bridge on the Bayou Teche.
Linda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mike Richard; her daughters, Samantha and Rachelle Richard; her mother, Marietta Carline; and eight siblings: William Carline, Timmy Carline, Carey Carline, Kathy Rhodes, Alice Rauch, Bonnie Williams, Pamela Brice, and Patrice Carline; along with her many wonderful nieces, nephews, and great friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Ray Carline; her brother, Thomas Carline; and her mother in-law, Iva “Sam” Addison.
Linda especially loved giving back to her community. She challenged herself by going back to school in her 40’s to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, She fully devoted herself to enriching the lives of special-needs children in the Lafayette School District, and she knew how to bring a smile to every child.
Like her spirit, she surrounded herself with all of the colors that life has to offer and shared them with everyone who came across her path. Always traveling with gift in tow, Linda was known for doing whatever she could to brighten up someone’s day, even if it was just with her radiant smile.
In honor of Linda’s unconditional love for children with special needs, the family asks donations to the Autism Society of Acadiana in lieu of flowers. The family would also to thank Heart of Hospice for all of the tremendous care, love, and support graciously provided throughout her journey.
Autism Society of Acadiana: www.acadianaautism.com
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Linda Richard and her family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard (337) 330-8006.
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