Extracted from The Terrell Tribune (Terrell, TX)
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Linda Wallace Craig

Linda Wallace Craig (Maiden: Linda Carol Hunter) passed peacefully from this life to eternity on March 11, 2017 at Baylor Scott & White hospital in Sunnyvale with her loved ones beside her. A memorial will be conducted on March 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.at Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ in Terrell with Dr. James Maxwell of Southwestern Christian College officiating.

Linda was born on October 5, 1939 to the late A. J. and Mildred Therna (Greenhaw) Hunter in Pasadena Texas. Siblings surviving Mrs. Craig are Tommy A. and wife Jenny Hunter of Leander, Tim K. and wife Judy Hunter of Pflugerville, and Sue Ann Hodge of Terrell.

She is predeceased by Lawson Capps Wallace, her first husband. They had one son, Lloyd Clark Wallace.

Mrs. Craig is survived by her devoted husband Richard Levy Craig, Jr. of Terrell, her son Lloyd Wallace of Plano and his wife Linda Butler. Also surviving are step children Richard L. Craig, III and wife Kim of Mesquite and Carolyn Christy Taylor of Cleburne. Grandchildren surviving are: Sara and husband Andrew Duzyk of Waxahachie and Ryan Wallace of Plano and one great-granddaughter, Rebecca Lynne Duzyk of Waxahachie. Step grandchildren include Trent Butler, Kevin Higgins, Chase, Kari and Kaci Gallops, Sharayah Burnett, Scarlett Craig and Sarah Taylor. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas and graduated from Texas A&M in Commerce where she studied English. Before retiring, due to ill health, she served as administrative assistant to Vice President Dr. James Maxwell at Southwestern Christian College for many years and also edited their school communiqué. In addition, Mrs. Craig tutored students in New Testament Greek. A talented writer, she began composing children's stories for her grandchildren Sara and Ryan when they were young and was often asked to read them at their schools. Many relatives and friends also benefited from her creative knitting talents.

A faithful member of the church of Christ, Mrs. Craig served in many areas of the church including teaching Bible class, preparing meals, prayer warriors and helping with research for Ladies Bible classes until ill health forced her to reduce these activities. She enjoyed studying specific topics in the Bible and could read New Testament Greek. At church she was known to many for her encouraging words. Students at Southwestern Christian College often enjoyed her hospitality and “adoption”. She was especially fond of preacher students and became known as “Mom” to many. One of these, Kennedy Mukuka from Zambia, stated that she was a wonderful mother and grandmother and would be sorely missed. Mrs. Craig also loved cooking and was known for her rolls, chocolate pies and other foods.

A great wife, mother, and grandmother, Linda Wallace Craig leaves a memorable legacy for her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Share Center or to Southwestern Christian College.