Linda Gail Holland

Linda Gail Holland, 79, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

Born on July 3, 1946, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Viola (Benoit) Bergeron and Percy Jules Bergeron, Linda carried a caring spirit from her earliest years that would shape her entire life. She possessed a true servant’s heart and devoted nearly two decades to volunteering with the Arlington Citizen Police Academy. Her deep respect for the Arlington Police Department and her steadfast support of its officers and the community reflected her generous nature and quiet commitment to helping others.

Linda met the love of her life, Tommy Holland, in League City, Texas. They married on September 3, 1978, in Houston, in a simple and meaningful ceremony performed by a justice of the peace and witnessed only by her lifelong friend, Pat Corder. In 1984, Linda and Tommy moved to Arlington, where they built their life together.

She found joy in simple pleasures, particularly the game of softball, and was beloved for her exceptional banana pudding, one of the many ways she expressed love and care for family and friends. Above all, Linda will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to serving others. Her warm spirit, loyal friendship, and giving nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Holland; sons, Michael Ratliff, Steven Lewis Holland, and Brent Allen Holland; adopted son, Mike Campbell; daughter, Tracey Cooper; sister, Barbara Ratliff; sister-in-law, Emma Bergeron; grandchildren, Justin (Brenna) Cooper, Kristi Cooper, Darlene Holland, and Chad Holland; one great-grandchild, Millaine Lyn Cooper; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Kenneth Bergeron.