Linda Thomas Bode

She was born September 5, 1947, in Lampasas, TX. Linda is the oldest of three children, and is survived by her sister, Susan Toomer of Lyman, Wyoming. Linda is also survived by her two children, Roger Cassens (wife Lynne) of Burlington, TX, and Jerolyn (Jay) Wood (husband Greg) of Frisco, TX. She also has two grandchildren, Evan Shanks (wife Victoria) of Forney, TX, and Jeryn Shanks of Rockwall, TX. Her great granddaughter, Gabriella Kaye Shanks is the youngest survivor.

Linda’s hobbies over the years included cake decorating, baking, sewing, reading, working in the yard, playing cards, loving on her many indoor plants, and walking (best shared with friends). Linda ‘thought’ she was a good driver, but had quite the lead foot (apparently it’s in the genes). Fortunately, she had a good sense of direction because she much preferred the back roads to highways. She loved the outdoors, especially the beach, and could often be caught relishing a cup of coffee on the porch. She loved country music, anything blue and had an infectious laugh.

Linda was a kind soul (with a bit of a feisty streak!) who loved her family, extended family, and many friends. She shared many friendships through her involvement with Altrusa International, of which she’s been a member since 2018. She was also an avid animal lover (except anything with feathers) and had many dog fur babies throughout her life. She leaves behind her most recent puppy, Avery.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Leon (Tom) Thomas, her mother, Barbara Crane Thomas, her husband, John Bode, and her brother, Charles (Chip) Thomas.

A Memorial Service for Linda will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, TX.

In lieu of, or in addition to, flowers, donations can be made to: Altrusa International of Copperas Cove, PO Box 1715, Copperas Cove, TX, 76522.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Bode family.