Linda Jean Way was born on July 30, 1942 in Texon, Texas to Doris Pembrook Way and Lacy D. Way. She went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 27, 2017. Linda grew up on a ranch at Texon, Texas and attended school at Texon and Big Lake, graduating from Reagan County High School in 1960. Following graduation, Linda worked in the Reagan County Courthouse and abstract office and later moved to San Angelo, where she lived until moving to Midland in the early 1990’s. Linda married and raised her son in San Angelo, where she enjoyed a large group of friends and an active social life. She has always relished visiting with family and friends, discussing politics and religion, reading and travel. The decline in her health the last few years has limited her interaction with those she loved.Linda Jean Way, 74 passed away at Manor Park Retirement home in Midland, Texas. She had lived in Midland since the early 1990’s. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Lee Milford of San Angelo, Texas; her four beloved grandchildren, Hannah Lee Ann Milford, Tyler Lee Milford, Seth Ray Milford and Lauren Kirsten Milford, all of San Angelo. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Bill Schneemann ( Phillip, Laurie, Dan) of Big Lake; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Ann Way of Midland (Karen, Karol Ann, Kathryn, Kristi and Kim); brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Sue Way of San Angelo (Rhiana, Lacy, Dan, Tara), plus numerous nieces and nephews that were all special to her. Linda was grateful for her friend and assistant, Amy Cook; and her caregivers, Courtney Trice, Madison Butcher, Destiny Stanton and Kay Boggs, as well as the staff at Manor Park, Dr. Ganta and Hospice. Linda’s family would also like to express their gratitude to Amy for her loving dedication to Linda.Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Lacy Way; her grandparents, Ralph and Laura Pembrook and Lacy F. and Helen Way.Graveside services will be held in Big Lake at Glenrest Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. Visitation will follow the service at First Methodist Church in Big Lake. Pallbearers will be nephews, Dan Schneemann, Wil Schneemann, Casey Schneemann, Phillip Schneemann and Lacy Dan Way.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in honor of Linda to Reagan County Trailblazers, 1205 N. Montana, Big Lake, TX, 76932; Hospice of Midland, 911 West Texas Ave., Midland, TX, 79701; or a charity of one’s choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
