Lynda Brockette

Lynda Wynell (Watson) Brockette, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on August 10, 1942, in Hill County as the only child of Isaac "Ike" and Leona Watson.

On April 30, 2025, she and her soulmate, Donald, celebrated 61 years of marriage. Together they raised two children Donald "Jr" and Rhonda. She was known as NeNe to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and so many others who loved her. Lynda was the heart of our home and family.

Lynda was a 1960 graduate of Bynum High School. She retired from the Texas Department of Human Services after 30 years of service. Other positions she held include working at the Grant-Buie Clinic, volunteering for several years at the Hill County Fair, being a substitute teacher at Bynum ISD, working at Marshall and Marshall and helping out during election time. In her younger years she was a member of the Hillsboro Riding Club. She and Donald were long-time members of Line Street Methodist Church and current members of the First United Methodist Church of West. Lynda supported all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in showing animals and attending their sporting events. Lynda's family was her greatest joy, and she was immensely proud of them all.

Lynda was known for her smile and friendly personality; she never met a stranger. Everyone who knew her knew she loved to "talk." Lynda was a constant source of joy and always full of laughter.

Lynda is preceded in death by her parents Ike and Leona Watson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alvis and Peggy Brockette. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Ray Brockette; son, Donald Brockette Jr and wife Cindy, daughter, Rhonda Brockette Pavlas and husband, Danny; grandchildren Kalyn Caldara and husband, Frank, Ethan Pavlas and wife, Tina, J.R. Pavlas, Cortney Brockette, Chance Brockette and wife, Brittany, Paige Brockette, Aaron Frazier and wife, Lanie, Austen Heard and wife, Cheyenne, Illene Montgomery and husband, Mike, and Great-grandchildren Jaycob and girlfriend, Grace, Reyna, Ryker, Gunner, Levi, Brody, Will, Mesa, Andie, Hudsen, Brock, Sonny, Holland, and one on the way. She is also survived by her life-long friend, Nelda Tidwell and several other relatives and friends.

On behalf of Lynda, the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Teague and his staff, Town Hall Estates, Wings Over Texas and all the friends and loved ones, who supported her during her battle with Parkinson's Disease. Your care and kindness meant the world to her.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lynda's life during the following services: A visitation will be held at Marshall & Marshall Hillsboro on May 12, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be conducted on May 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at Bell Springs Cemetery in Bynum. Officiating the graveside will be Nannette Keelin Wyatt and Pastor John W. Woodard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lynda's memory to her great-grandson, Gunner's mission, G's - You Are Worth It which supports first responders, veterans and their families, 6925 Heritage Pkwy, West, TX 76691.