Linda Lou

(Strait) Spikes

Linda Lou (Strait) Spikes, 73, passed away on February 22, 2022 in Henrietta, TX. She was born on October 24, 1948 in Stephenville, TX to John and Lucille Strait.

She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1966, where she was the FFA sweetheart. After high school she attended Cooke County College. Later in 1994, she married L.B. Spikes in New Braunfels, TX. Throughout her life, she was known as a loving wife, mother, and Nana-Lou to her grandchildren, as well as a hard worker. She took pride in her many jobs which included being a beautician, managing the Golden Corral, working for the Bent Tree Bookstore, The Wishing Well Boutique and Coyote Creek.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, L.B. Spikes of Henrietta, son Michael Richardson and wife Alma of Bertram, step-sons Wesley Spikes and wife Tina of Bowie and Gabe Spikes and wife Darla of Early, brother Robert Van Strait of Gainesville and many grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Lucille Strait.

A memorial service will be held on March 12, 2022 at 10 a.m at the Cowboy Church in Henrietta, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Healing Hands Hospice of Wichita Falls.