June 21, 1943 ~ December 6, 2022
Linda Kay Givens of Greenwell Springs, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 6, 2022 at 11:08 am, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. Linda was born June 21, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio to Ray and Dorothy Fox. Linda and her husband owned and ran a drive service business in Clearwater, Florida where they previously resided.
Linda was survived by her daughter, Patricia Gassaway (Mike), 2 sons Jim Givens (Dina), Greg Givens (Donna), grandchildren Amanda (Jay), Johnathan , Crystal (Samuel), Greg Jr, Desire’, Donald, Dorothy, Dustin (Madyson), Alyssa, Ciera , Jonathan, great grandchildren Chloe, Oliver, Alistair, Levi, Austin, Chase Everly and Savannah.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Donald Eugene Givens, and per parents Dorothy and Harvey Bailey.
Everyone who knew Linda loved her. She was a mom and friend to all that met her. She will be missed dearly.
The family welcomes all to attend the Celebration of Life on Thursday December 8th at the Gassaway home at 9165 Redbud Street in Baton Rouge, LA. from 5 to 7pm.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge.
A special thank you to Christina Collins for all the care and love you gave to our mother.
One comment
Donna Givens
December 8, 2022 at 11:12 am
I have missed our talks, just you and me, when everyone else was off doing whatever. The stories you shared with me. The times we just sat and were there for each other. Times you saved me and the times you gave me the privilege of giving back and helping you. I will never forget how strong you were. Life had some unkind moments, but you went through them with quiet grace, dignity and I admired how you made it look to the world, when I know how hard it was. I loved you Mom, you got me through a lot and I was happy to be there for you when you needed me. I cherish every conversation, every triumph we had. Lots of beautiful memories and your legacy will go on through those sacrifices. I choose to remember the great memories, the great family times we shared and my only wish is you would have gotten to know my girls. But we will all be together again one day in paradise and that chance will come. I have learned to be without you for a while now, I treasure our moments and I will be there for your son to help him learn to go on without you in this world. I will do that for you, you know he is your husband’s son and exactly how that is.
Thank you for being there, I love you.