Obituary of Linda Marie Weldon

April 29, 1950 - January 13, 2026

Linda Marie (Dowling) Weldon, 75, of Woodville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and great-grandmother, Linda was known for her gentle spirit, strong faith, generosity, and deep love for her family.

Linda was born on April 29, 1950, in Port Arthur, Texas, the only child of Edna (Vickers) Dowling and James Dowling. She was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, where she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. She continued her education by attending Lamar University in Beaumont.

Throughout her working life, Linda served in various administrative and professional roles, earning the respect and affection of coworkers for her strong work ethic, reliability, and kindness. In addition to assisting for many years with the administrative side of the family business, Weldon’s Furniture Repair and Refinishing, she also applied her talents to several other businesses, a few of which included Keys Electric, MICA, Prudential, FB Taylor, American Real Estate, and RE/MAX.

Linda and her late husband, Robert, met at a young age at Trinity Baptist Church in Port Arthur and built a life together. At the time of his passing in 2024, they had been married for 55 years. They first made a home in Groves, then Port Arthur, followed by many years in Port Neches, and ultimately settled in Woodville for retirement. Her proudest legacy was her family, often telling anyone that would listen about the achievements and adventures of her sons and their families.

Linda had many interests and talents. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed needlepoint, game nights with family and friends, and especially the Christmas season. She loved country, gospel, and easy listening music and valued her past involvement and fellowship at Procter Baptist Church.

Linda possessed a calm, tender, and selfless nature, coupled with a thoughtful curiosity and a steadfast faith. Those who knew her often said that to know Linda was to love her. She will be missed so much, but Heaven is undoubtedly shining brighter now.

She is survived by her sons: Mark Weldon and wife Susan of Kingwood; Scott Weldon and wife Leah of Kingwood; and Steven Weldon and wife Dannette of Silsbee. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law: David Weldon and wife Karie of Benbrook; Gary Weldon and wife Jacqueline of Houston; and Kevin Weldon of Villa Rica, Georgia.

Linda leaves behind a large and loving family of grandchildren: Erica Blair Weldon and wife Emily, Adam Weldon, Allison Weldon, Lee Moynahan III, Megan Morgan and husband Dan, Molly Moynahan, Libby Weldon, Mason Weldon, Tessa Buck, Gracin Weldon, Grady Weldon, Kayley Goodhue, Taylor Wright and spouse Aspen Ling, and William Wright; as well as great-grandchildren Everett Morgan, Adaline Morgan, Charlotte Buck, Mini Buck, Clayton Buck, Harlen Martel. She is also survived by special friends Jim Davant and Mark Lee, and her beloved dogs, Snickers and T9C.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Weldon, Jr.; her parents, Edna and James Dowling; parents-in-law, Peggy and Robert Earl Weldon, Sr.; and her dear friend Ramona Davant.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville, Texas, followed by a celebration of life service.