Linda Sue Duke Howard. 71 was granted her angel wings on Friday, January 15, 2021. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loved ones by her side in Clifton, TX. Services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Edward Davis officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, January 18, 2021 at the funeral home. Linda was born to Mary and Jefferson Duke on Sept.10, 1949 in Marlin TX. Linda was one of nine kids, she had six brothers, Donald, Billy, Larry, Claude, Wayne, and Bobby and two sisters, Janette, and Lesa. Linda was married to Robert Benjamin Howard on Oct. 4, 1975. Linda and Ben have four children, Mike Fort, Stacy Davis and her husband, Jason, Jeff Fort and his wife, Mary Ann Regina Davis and her husband, Edward. They also have 14 grand kids, and 13 great-grand kids. Linda is survived by her two brothers Billy and Claude, her two sisters Janette, and Lesa, and her loving husband of forty five years Ben Howard. Her 4 children, 14 grand kids, and 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers Donald, Larry, Wayne and Bobby, and her sister in law Darlene Duke. Linda loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved everyone, and instilled the love of the Lord In everyone she met. Linda never met a stranger, and she always strived to take care of everyone she met. Linda will truly be missed. On January 15, 2021 we lost a loving wife, mother, and nana and true friend to all, but Heaven gained a precious angel. Pallbearers will be Joseph Fort, Nathaniel Fort, Christopher Fort, Austin Davis, Jabril Moore, Jordan Davis, Jason Davis and Joey Mears. The family would like to express a special thank you to Compassus Hospice, CNA Tammie, Nurses Sara, Jackie and Alisha and all the staff for their care and support.