Graveside services for Linda Lee Colvin, age 83, of Dubach, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 21, 2025 at Unionville Cemetery in Dubach, with Rev. Terry Gainey officiating, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Linda was born on October 7, 1942 in New Orleans, LA to Alfred and Marie Rolling and passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at home in Dubach, LA surrounded by her family. She was the second of three sisters. Linda worked as both an operator at Bell South and a manager at a Kressge Retail Store until she met and married Bobby Colvin in New Orleans on May 15, 1971. The couple then welcomed their daughter, Debra Colvin on July 8, 1972. Linda made a beautiful home in Metairie, LA, raising their daughter, being active in the PTA, and regularly attending William Boulevard Baptist Church. She loved her Thursday shopping trips with best friend, Iris, going swimming at Mimi’s, and yearly vacations.
In 1994, Linda moved to Dubach, LA with her husband, to be near family, where she regularly attended First Baptist Church, doing jumbo puzzles, watching Jeopardy, and reading. In 1998, she became a grandmother to Devora, who she loved dearly, and always cherishing their nightly phone calls.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Marie; husband, Bobby; and younger sister, Arleen. She is survived by her daughter, Debra; son-in-law, Timothy; granddaughter, Devora; and her older sister Bonnie.
Linda was always a woman of strong faith.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”. “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct they paths”.
Philippians 4:13 ” I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me”.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM, Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel.
