Linda Francis Schexnider Hilliard, 56, lifelong resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2017, at her home.

Born in Orange, Texas, on April 28, 1961, Linda was the daughter of James Russell Busby and Mary Katherine Marshall. She was a very loving wife and mother who took great care of her husband and her son. Linda enjoyed shopping, being with family, and spending time with friends and loved ones. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary; and her godmother, Josephine Baras (Perry).

She is survived by her loving husband, Allen Hilliard; children, Amanda Verdine and husband Jamie, of Orange, Terry Schexnider, Jr., of Orange, and Luke Hilliard, of Houston; grandchildren, Jazmine Schexnider, Karson Schexnider, Faith Schexnider, and Beau Hilliard; and her siblings, James Busby and wife Evelyn, of Orange, John Busby and wife Billie Jean, of Orange, and Threasa Dickerson and husband Gene, of Beaumont.