Clara Linda Leon-Pitré died on December 9, 2020. Linda was born on
May 23, 1949 in Coushatta, Louisiana to her parents Elbert Leon of
Westdale, Louisiana and Clara Crayton Leon of Powhattan, Louisiana. She
received Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Emmanuel Baptist
Church in the Third Ward of Houston Texas. Reverend Calvin Scott was the
Pastor. She attended Dodson Elementary, Ryan Jr. High, and Jack Yates
Senior High in her early years. Linda was married to John Douglas Lindsey
Sr., from that union was born Traci Monique Lindsey and John Douglass
Lindsey Jr. She later married Donald Wayne Leblanc, from that union was
born, Quonshella Mynette Leblanc.
In 1967 under the program of Job Opportunities for Youth (JOY), Linda
was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA). She was trained as a Clerk Typist and was later hired by Exxon in
downtown Houston, Texas. She was employed by Sears in the Accounting
Department as a Billing Clerk from 1969 -1975 in the Houston office and
later transferred to the Fort Bragg, South Carolina Office.
When she wasn't working, she blessed her family and friends with
beautiful poetry. Linda liked to bowl, go to movies and play pool in her
younger years. She enjoyed parties, dancing and tried her hand at bid whist.
As a teenager Linda tried roller skating at the local Skating Rink, but after
falling a few times she gave it up.
Linda is predeceased by two husbands, John Lindsey, Sr. and Troyd Pitré,
her grandparents, parents, one grandson, Quonziah Ford; one brother, Felton
Grant Leon Sr., five nephews, and seven brothers-in-law. She is survived by
her son, John Lindsey Jr.; two daughters, Traci Lindsey and Quonshella Ford
(Willis); two grandsons, Qoundarious Leblanc and Travon Fields; four
granddaughters, Raquell Bazile, Angelica Fields, Quondaijah Ford and
Quoncrea Ford; two brothers, Charles Elbert Leon (Sharon) and Ralph
Owen Leon (Linda) five sisters, Evelyn Ruth Pearson, Sandra Leon, Delores
Oniyide-Smith, Winifred Leon-Hudson and Karen Ribet', along with a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Linda will be
remembered for her, quiet and gentle spirit, her articulate and intricate writing
skills. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones.