Born December 27, 1951 in Houston, Texas, Linda was the daughter of Robert and Jennie Fay Rogers. She married James E. Haynes on July 14, 1972. Linda was a member of Lake Houston church of Christ in Atascocita, Texas for many years. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister. 

Linda is survived by her husband James E. Haynes of Huffman, Texas; 1 daughter Laura Haynes of Crosby, Texas; 2 sons, James E. Haynes, Jr. and wife Kai of North Pole, Alaska, Daniel Haynes and wife Jackie of Kingwood, Texas; 12 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.