Ms. Linda Faye Pedescleaux

Ms. Linda Faye Pedescleaux was born on November 27, 1948, in San Francisco to Percy and Kathryn Pedescleaux. The second of five children, Ms. Linda has one older sibling named Demetra, and three younger brothers, Alvin, Keith, and Kennard.

She attended Peres Elementary school and graduated from Richmond High School in 1966. An excellent student, Ms. Linda excelled in academics, as well as, played the clarinet for the renowned Richmond High Marching Band.

Soon after high school graduation, Ms. Linda married Leonard Farr and had three sons: Mario, Andre’, and D’Marco Farr. Her boys were her pride and joy. An avid sports fan herself, Ms. Linda made sure that all three of her children played any sport they wished including baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and swimming. Due to her dedication, support, and prayers, each one of her them graduated from college and achieved many top accolades in their respective careers including a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, an Entrepreneur of the Year, and a Super Bowl Champion.

Ms. Linda retired from Pacific, Gas & Electric in 2011, after 40 years of service as a computer analyst and technical engineer. Upon retiring, she was able to dedicate more of her time to her annual Mother’s Day dinner, which she hosted at her private residence in Antioch, CA for over 25 years. This first-class annual affair gathered over 100 family and friends for food and fellowship in memory of her mother, Kathryn Pedescleaux.

A faithful child of God, Ms. Linda grew up attending North Richmond Baptist Church with her family and later in life became a faithful member of McGlothen Temple serving under Pastor John A. Jennings and Pastor Willie C. Haynes. She was a loyal member of the Women’s Department and truly loved Sunday- School, especially, the New Members Sunday School Class. Ms. Linda became known by her church family for her exquisite taste in attire, and her beautiful custom church hats.

Ms. Linda was a founding member and served on the Advisory Council of the Pedescleaux Foundation whose mission is to continue through servant leadership by assisting those in need through philanthropy, education and opportunity. Its target focus is spiritual enlightenment, economic development, and health education – especially Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Additionally, she was a strong member and advocate of Farr’s Best which was created to be inclusive of all black families as well as reestablish the quality standard of our communities and create avenues on how we work together more efficiently within the nucleus family. The vision, mission, and values of Farr’s Best define who we are as a collective body.

Ms. Linda was a proud grandmother of seven beautiful grandchildren: Amirah, Dreyton, Grant, Trinity, Darius, Grace, and Gianna Farr, all of whom, were the light of her life. She adored her daughter-in-laws: Suzi, Genee, and Jamila Farr, and she truly loved her many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, and colleagues.

"A FALLEN LIMB"

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we’re together again.”

– Author Unknown