Linda Mildred Laramore

My Heartfelt Condolences To The Laramore Family: Linda Manasco Laramore: Linda was a fine lady. She was definitely an "80's Lady." She was quite stunning in her "Hay Day." She owned and operated 2 restaurants in Glen Rose as she enjoyed entertaining and cooking. She gained notoriety with her "Homemade Pies." Her restaurant downtown was a main attraction, and at lunchtime it was always a packed house. She was married to Frank J. Laramore the Somervell County Sheriff. He proceeded her in death after 56 years of marriage. LOL... She had a great sense of humor! She described her marriage as a Love/Hate relationship with him, until his passing, as many marriages do when you are married that long. LOL, that's what she fondly called it! In truthfulness she loved him dearly until the day she died! They had 4 children, the first was a daughter (Sonya) that did not live very long, then another daughter (Delaine) that came along a short time after, next was a son (Jeff), following him was another son (Homer), who also proceeded her in death. As she often said, "I love my family, although I don't always understand them?" She had 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She had 3 Sister's that she also used that phrase with! Once Linda had gotten feeble and could no longer live alone, she moved in with Jeff and Charlotte. She lived with them for 3 years, until her passing. In that 3 year period of time, she and I became very close. She always wanted to go home, but as life would have it, that was never going to happen! She had quite a sense of humour! I stayed with her frequently when Jeff and Charlotte needed to go out of town, J.T. usually stayed with us too, unless he had to go with his parents. I enjoyed visiting with her as often as I could and she enjoyed our visits too. As time passed on she began to lose track of people and time. She always remembered her upbringing, her parents and sister's, of whom she had helped to raise. She talked a lot about her life with Frank and her children. When she was upset (usually about her pre-diabetic diet) Her vocabulary could be very saucy at times, and she could dish it out with the best of them, and take it right back on the chin, with a few flipped comments to boot! She needed a person that would allow her to vent, and I provided her with that outlet! When she would begin venting, I would promote her to get it all out. When she finished we would laugh like 2 school girls especially when we found out that the grandchildren had called Charlotte, thinking we were in a terrible argument. We would laugh and talk for hours. We always enjoyed our visits! She always thanked me for coming and then would ask, "when will you be coming back?" She and I talked about her belief system. Linda said, "I believe in God, and I am a Christian." She was very tired of her lifestyle and living conditions. She just wanted to go home, and I couldn't blame her for being a pill at times because she was so miserable! Just before she fell and went into the hospital she had told me, "I wish that I could go to sleep and never wake up." J.T. and I visited her on the last day of her life. She was in great spirit's. She was even giving the nurse's a real run for their money. They told us she was doing thing's that she wasn't supposed to be doing. Before J.T. and I left we told her that we loved her, and we would make another appointment to visit her the next day. When we walked out, we were both laughing about her "Spunkie Attitude!" J.T. said, "that's my Nanna!" I just laughed... Just as she wanted, "her wish came true, the "Lord" took her while she slept." There is no better ending to a life, than the one you wish for! I will miss you "My Dear Friend." Linda my prayer is that you are dancing with the Angels! Sincerely, Donna West Long Lee

Linda Laramore

Just a sweet beautiful person.

A consolation is found in ISAIAH 25:8 where God says he will do away with death. In the book of DANIEL 12:13 is also a great scripture to read. God is Love.

To the sisters and family of Linda, I know your hearts are broken with the loss of your dear sister. Please know that you are in our prayers. Take comfort in the knowledge that you will be reunited in heaven. Until you all meet again, it is not goodbye forever, it is just goodbye for now. Much love!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.