Linda Joyce (Evans) Craven

CELEBRATING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF

Linda Joyce Craven

A BELOVED MOTHER, SISTER, AUNT AND FRIEND

Linda Joyce Craven, or beloved matriarch passed away peacefully, on September 28, 2026. She was born in Houston, Texas on July 18, 1947, to the late Lieutenant Evans and Earnest Ward.

Linda was baptized at an early age here at Evangelist Chapel A.M.E. Church; where she remained a faithful member for over 50 years. She attended school in HISD where she graduates from E.E. Worthing High School class of 1965. Linda continued her education at Texas Southern University for a year before enrolling in the American College of Radiology. She graduated in 1968 as a Registered Xray Technologist.

She married the love of her life, Ashton Craven Jr. in. Her greatest joy was her family. Nothing brought her more comfort than making sure her family was taken care of. They had two handsome sons – Olan and Ashton III. They became her world. It was nothing she wouldn’t do for them.

Her professional life was one of professionalism and unwavering commitment to helping others succeed in their field. She was strict and by the book Supervisor for the ER at Ben Taub where she retired after 25 years. She was admired by her colleagues.

Her life-long church commitment included serving on the Stewardess Board where she was a dedicated member. She also was a member of the WMS for a short time. She was always a willing worker even when her health was declining. She loved the Lord and loved to be in the house of the Lord before she was no longer able to make it.

She proceeded in death her by her mother, Lieutenant Evans, her father, Earnest Ward, her brother, Reginald Evans, her sister, Valeria Vick.

She leaves to cherish in memory her 2 Sons: Olan Craven, Ashton Craven III. 6 Grandchildren: Jacques Craven, Vincent Craven, Ashton Craven, Maya McGee (Landon), Kenndey Craven, Madison Craven. 3 Great Grandchildren: Grayson McGee, Kinsley McGee, Alani Sanders. And loving best friends who have been by her side since JR High: Ethel “Becky” Porter (Deceased), Gwendolyn Hampton, Gwendolyn Gail Gipson Williams, Isabella Carvin Potts, Patricia James Sibley, Huberdean “Deana” Gardner, Synora Kendrix, Dr. Waltine Mosey Bourgeois (Deceased).

She lives behind a legacy of love, inspiration and resilience. As a remarkable woman whose legacy will live forever in our hearts. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.