Linda Nell Premeaux, 82, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Gary McCormick. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 7, 1943, she was the daughter of Stanley Dragulski and Dorothy Cornell Dragulski. A devoted member of the First Christian Church, Linda found deep fulfillment in her faith and community. She was known not only for her devotion but also for her unwavering commitment to helping others. Whether through her elected service on the City of West Orange Water Board or her volunteering efforts at the hospital, Linda consistently sought opportunities to uplift those around her. Linda's hobbies reflected her warmth and nurturing nature. A passionate homemaker, she delighted in creating a loving environment for her family and was particularly known for her delicious fudge. Her enthusiasm for comforting those around her extended beyond her kitchen, as she cherished her role as a grandmother, pouring love and attention into her grandchildren's lives. Traveling was another source of joy for Linda, particularly when it involved adventures in their RV with her husband, John. Whether at their camp on Cow Creek or on the open road, she embraced exploring new places and making lasting memories. Linda's legacy is one of compassion, generosity, and an enduring love for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by those who were lucky enough to know her.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, John Premeaux; her parents, Stanley and Dorothy Dragulski; and her brother, David Dragulski.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Tippett and husband, Randy; her son, Billy Premeaux and wife, Karen; her grandchildren, Johnathen Tippett, Patrick Tippett and wife, Helen, Bailey Hess-Premeaux and husband, Ben, and Lauren Premeaux; her sister, Janis Hinds; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Patrick Tippett, Johnathen Tippett, Junior Drake, Chuck Lyttle, Jeremy Jordan, and Ben Hess-Premeaux.