Linda Minchew Crowder

September 11, 2024

Linda Minchew Crowder, a resident of Dothan, AL passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, at Southeast Health after a life well-lived and cherished. Born on July 21, 1945, in Nokomis, Alabama, Linda’s presence brought joy and warmth to all who were fortunate enough to cross her path.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Linda’s journey through life was one marked by devotion, both to her faith and to her family. As a member of the Rainbow Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama, Linda’s belief and trust in Jesus were the cornerstones of her existence. The values she upheld were evident in her love and nurturing of her family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Druie Minchew and Ila Tullis Minchew, along with four sisters and two brothers.

Linda is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, James Crowder Jr., her son, Thomas Crowder, and her daughter Julia Braswell (Ray) Sisters, Retha Heston and Margaret Walker. Her love blossomed further with the arrival of each grandchild and great-grandchild. She took immense pride and boundless joy in her granddaughter Katherine Atwell and her husband Chet, her grandchildren Adam and Billy Crowder, and her great-grandchildren, Jacob, Liam, Isabella, Gabriella, and Caleb Atwell.

Her role as a grandmother and great-grandmother was not merely a title but an identity she held dear, manifesting in every hug, story, and tender moment shared. Linda also embraced a community of friends, numerous nieces, nephews, and individuals whom she touched throughout her life. She had a passion for crocheting, a pastime through which she showed her care by creating tangible memories. Her affinity for butterflies was known to all, a symbol of the transformation and beauty she appreciated in the world.

Friends and family would agree that Linda was the embodiment of loving kindness. Her ability to listen, her gentle guidance, and her open heart made her a confidant and comfort to many. Her legacy is not merely in the family she leaves behind but in the countless lives enriched by her presence.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries