Linnie Lackey Edwards

On December 9, 2022 at age 94, Linnie Lackey Edwards exchanged her earthly home for a better one in Heaven. Linnie was born on June 2, 1928, in Covington, Tennessee to Chester Earl Lackey and Grace Smith Lackey. Linnie graduated from Byars-Hall High School in Covington, TN. After teaching school for a year, Linnie moved to Memphis and was employed by Geo. H. McFadden & Bro., cotton merchants, who later transferred her to Houston. While in Memphis, she attended classes at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. After moving to Houston, Linnie attended classes at the University of Houston. Subsequently, she went to work for Standard Oil Company of Texas which later became a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation. During her employment at Chevron, she met her husband “Chuck” Edwards. They married in November 1980 and she spent the next few years living out of a suitcase as she accompanied him on worldwide business trips. As a child, Linnie was very interested in geography and had a desire to travel and see faraway places. Linnie and husband, Chuck was fortunate to have traveled to six of the seven continents. Linnie had a life of service. She served as a past President of the Houston Geophysical Auxiliary as well as Geo Wives (the Houston Geological Auxiliary, newcomers group). She established as a precedent, as the first woman in the Houston area to serve as president of both these two organizations. She was a member of the Houston Petroleum Auxiliary Council. She served on the Board of Directors of the Holly Hall Retirement Community for over 20 years. She was a past president of the Metropolitan Chapter of Chevron Retirees Association, and a member of the Republican woman’s group. She was a member of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. She had the pleasure to serve as a model for their annual style show one year. Linnie also served for over 20 years as a Harris County Master Gardeners Association member. Linnie was an active member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church where she had participated in their Venturers Group, (senior group), the Women’s Ministry and attended bible studies and volunteered in various activities. Linnie also attended En Amie Review Club of Houston monthly. Linnie was recognized in 2000-2001 with a Distinguished Service Award from Houston Geological Auxiliary. She was described as a person with adjectives of the following: generous, cheerful, kind, competent, resourceful, well-informed, indefatigable, loyal…and one noun: friend (to many). She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Charles “Chuck” Edwards; her parents, Earl and Grace Smith Lackey; and her siblings, Jo McGowan Hays, Florence Lackey Bourne, Bernice Lackey Wood, Doris Lackey Woodruff, John Edward Lackey and George Thomas Lackey. She is survived by Clifford (Carolyn) Edwards and Terre (Jim) Madden, Scott Barbour (Lisa), Darcie Neils (Tom) and many loving nieces, nephews, friends and her special “pug” companion, Brandy. The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the second family at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church for all their endless assistance; and to her longtime caregiver, Grace for her love and care. We appreciate Angie and Gladys, and also, a special thank you to her friend, Vicki. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation to Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Drive, Houston 77024, or to the charity of your choice.

Linnie Lackey Edwards

June 2, 1928 - December 9, 2022