Linda Boss, 71, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was born October 16, 1940 in Dallas to Daltha and Harvell Ogletree.
She married Alvin Boss on October 18, 1976 in Fate, Texas. After many years of dedicated service, she retired from Contel GTE where she worked as a Telephone Line Construction Supervisor. She traveled across America for work and for pleasure and particularly loved the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas.
She was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church for 17 years where she volunteered in many activities and was the recipient of "An Angel Among Us" award. She was a devoted fan of the Cowboys and the Rangers. Linda always expected the best from those around her, was gracious, honorable, and a faithful servant of God. Everyone who knew Linda respected her. She was someone who quietly helped you become a better person each and every day. She changed lives and has left this earth a better place than she found it. Her loving family will miss her greatly.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Daltha Oleta Ogletree and her father, Harvell Ray Ogletree.
She is survived by her husband, Alvin Lewis Boss; her children, Jeffery Pinkston, Cynthia Outlaw, Kevin Jacobs, Jackie Boss, Lori Chambliss, Terry Boss, and Ricky Boss; 17 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held 10 A.M., Monday, June 4, 2012 at Eastgate Funeral Home.