Wise County Messenger

Linda Nell Stogner

1950-2026

Stogner

Linda Nell Stogner, 75, went to be with our Lord Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Decatur.

Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd.

Linda was born on Nov. 25, 1950, to Warren Austin and Arlene Ruby (Ferrell) Stogner in Cordell, Okla. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarrant County College Northwest Campus, showing her dedication to her goals. With that achievement, she took an important step in her career by becoming a paralegal, allowing her to make a meaningful impact in the legal field. Linda was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother to her grand pets, and a friend to many who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Deana Starnes of Garland and Kelly Michelle Schurman of Fort Worth; her sisters, Paula Carman and Sandra Stogner; her brother, Larry Stogner; her many pets and grand pets; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Carter Foundation. 

The family invites you to wear bright colors in celebration of Linda’s life.

Hawkins Funeral Home Boyd | 940-433-5310 | hawkinsfuneralhome.com

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