Linda Polk – Brazil

Linda Polk – Brazil, was born on April 28,1950 to the late Beatrice and Joe S. Polk in Gonzales, TX, where she was also raised. After graduating from Edwards High School in Gonzales, TX, she then moved to Huntsville, TX. During her stay, she was employed at the Texas State Penitentiary for many years until her Retirement. 

Linda would go on to meet and later marry the love of her life, Mr. Freddie Brazil on December 12, 1978, in Fort Braggs, North Carolina. To this union, came a blended family; Kinnard Cray III, Barbra Ann Cray (Preceded in Death); Janice Denise Cray, (Preceded in Death) and Gordon Mack, Jr. (Champ).Sis. Linda Brazil was a faithful and active member of Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church of Gonzales, Texas for over 40 Years. under the leadership of Rev. C.A Roaches. She served in various capacities, Deaconess Board, Choir and Pastor’s Aide Committee. After the passing of her husband, she later would go on and join Providence Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Gary Lynn Clack. She thoroughly enjoyed hearing the word, often crying out "Yes sir!" during the preaching. She also found joy hearing the choir sing her favorite song "I Got A New Home Over In Zion”. “Can’t nobody do me like Jesus. Her Favorite scripture: Jesus says, "I come that you may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10.10)Linda was also the epitome of the meaning “Sunday go to meeting clothes” from her "Sunday Suits" and " Church Hats". Sis. Linda was a lady of class, prim and proper when it came to dressing up on Sundays. The “Diva” that she was she loved Glitz glam and diamonds According to scripture, 2 Cor 9" 6-7 which states “God Loves a cheerful giver,” she was one. She also didn’t mind lending out a helping hand, what was hers, was yours, her home was your home. She was often affectionately called the community Auntie “Aunt Sue” by those who loved her. 

 If you knew Linda, along with her husband, her grandchildren were her pride and joy! She loved spoiling each one of them and had an individual bond with each one. Always ensuring that never went without - She loved taking her Grandchildren to church, even her young Nieces and Nephew – she saw that they knew who Jesus was. She really loved her family and loved family gatherings. She last stated that her best memory was of her 74th birthday party that her sons and daughter-in-love threw for her. She couldn't stop saying "This was the best birthday EVER!”, “Y'all did this for me?”, “Y'all really do love your Momma & MiMi!”. Lovingly stating “Hurry up next year and come!’, simply just loving the love of her loved ones not only put a smile on her face it made her heart smile!

Sis. Linda Brazil was preceded in death by her husband Freddie Brazil, her parents Beatrice and Joe S. Polk, daughters Barbra Ann and Janice Densie Cray. Siblings, Jean Greathouse (preceded in death), Bobby Joe Polk (preceded in death), Barbra Cartwright (preceded in death), Barry Brown (preceded in death).

Sis. Brazil is survived by her sons Kinnard Cray III, Gordon Mack Jr. (Champ) and Kimberly Mack (Daughter-in-law).  Beloved grandchildren, Kendrick Smith, Evangelist Keenen Mack, Gerryck Williams, Keewaun Mack, Rheya A.K. Cray, Kynesha Mack and Kyrese Mack. She is also survived by her siblings:  Clarence Polk, Doris Hysaw, Joyclyn Moss, Micheal Polk, Bryan Polk , Syble Kline. Special friends, Pastor William Denman & Co Pastor Ruby Denman and Evangelist Bernice Smith. 

There are a host of family members and friends who will forever cherish her memories, also a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, coworkers, classmates.

Services  provided by Harris Funeral Home.