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Linda Catherine Thornburg

July 19, 1956 - July 19, 2022

Linda Cathy Thornburg passed into Glory after a long battle with multiple illnesses. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 19, 1956, to Albert George Schaefer, Jr. and Patti Gail Nelson. “Ms. Cathy” as she was affectionately known, lived out a very successful life, graduating from Paschal High School in Fort Worth and beginning her career in Human Resources and Employee Benefits.

 

Cathy married Daniel Clark, a Marine and moved to Sacramento, California, continuing in her professional career. Mr. Clark passed away in 1992 and Cathy returned to Fort Worth, meeting her current husband in 1999, and afterwards retired from a distinguished career, having received numerous awards from each of her employers.

 

Cathy loved to vacation in Galveston and enjoyed other travels as well, visiting various places in the US before falling ill and staying closer to home. Even then, she continued to help others as much as she was able and was especially passionate about rescuing abused and abandoned pets. She also loved our Lord Jesus Christ and was prepared to meet Him when He received her into His loving arms on July 19, 2022.

 

She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Harold L. Thornburg; a brother, Albert George Schaefer III, and his wife, Jenay; as well as several aunts and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

The family is honoring Cathy’s wishes for cremation. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date.

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Linda Cathy Thornburg passed into Glory after a long battle with multiple illnesses. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 19, 1956, to Albert George Schaefer, Jr. and Patti Gail Nelson. “Ms. Cathy” as she was affectionately known, lived out a very successful life, graduating from Paschal High School in Fort Worth andContinue Reading

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Clifford L Schaefer left a message on January 2, 2023:
Oh the memories, from the age of 2 and playing in the sand box, you driving us across town in your dads mustang when we were 13. You scaring the heebie jeebies out of me when we were 14, Introducing you to Dan Clark when we were 16. Playing Monopoly, Poker, and riding unicycles...Oh the memories. I love you Kaki. May God keep you and bless you and may you be at peace.
chelita left a message on August 6, 2022:
Linda is at Peace. May she rise at the end of day - Daniel 12:13
Rebecca Henson Peters left a message on July 25, 2022:
What a sweet, sweet soul has passed on. Our dear cousin Cathy went through many trials and tribulations in her lifetime, yet always had a kind and compassionate heart for others. She was such a fun young girl and teenager. Can still remember her tooling around south Fort Worth on her little motor scooter...so cute. Thinking of Romans 8:28--And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to these who are called according to his purpose. God bless and what a comfort to know she is walking in a new body now; Becky and HD Peters
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