Ms. Linda Romer

Linda Lou Romer left this earth peacefully on May 1, 2024. Linda was born in Henderson, Texas on July 15, 1946 to Myrtle Lea and Arthur H. Romer. She was a 1964 graduate of Henderson High School and a 1968 graduate of the University of North Texas, with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography. Linda is survived by her sister, Judy Romer Nutter, of Winnsboro, Texas. Linda spent her formative years in Henderson where she was active in her church, South Main Church of Christ. She was also involved in Camp Fire Girls and other school-related activities. After graduating from college, she put her love of geography to use by entering the travel industry. She began her career with Continental Trailways as a trip planner for bus passengers. From there she went on to work with the Texas Department of Tourism at the Langtry, Texas as a travel consultant for people traveling into the Big Bend region. Linda’s next move was to AAA, where she remained from 1978-2006. She wore many hats at AAA and proved to have a great talent for trip planning, particularly for people planning vacations within the State of Texas. She was a very proud Texan and was eager to share her knowledge and expertise about “all things Texas”. She was AAA Travel Counselor of the Year in 1993. During this time, Linda was an active member of the Women’s Transportation Club of Houston and served as President of the state organization 1993-1994. She was a member of the East Texas Historical Society, East Texas Tourism Association and was involved with many travel programs that focused on East Texas. Linda was a volunteer for the “Go Red for Women” campaign of the American Heart Association, MD Anderson Children’s Art Project and the Bear Creek Library in Houston. After her retirement, Linda enjoyed working part-time as a valued employee of Macy’s. Visitation will be held at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson, Texas on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Burial will be a private service on Monday, May 6 with Kindful Hospice Chaplain, Mitch Stroda, officiating under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Linda’s memory to: Bear Creek Library, 16719 Clay Road, Houston, Texas 77084, (281)550-0885. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Ms. Linda Romer

July 15, 1946 - May 1, 2024