June 15, 1947-November 9, 2026
Nina Lynn Linder, 79, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2026 in Nassau Bay, Texas with family by her side.
She was born on June 15, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Lawrence Raymond Pell and Ethel Lorraine Eignus Pell. Nina lived a life full of faith and was a gentle, kind soul to all she encountered.
As a child, she loved riding horses throughout Houston and in Friendswood when visiting her grandparents. She graduated from Bellaire High School in 1965 and went on to attend college in Kilgore, Texas. While attending school in East Texas, Nina met her future husband, who also attended Kilgore College. She later returned to Houston and married Danny Linder in 1967. She became a homemaker and mother of five: three daughters and two sons.
She had many passions in life, including her deep faith in Jesus. She attended several churches throughout the years but the Friends Church was her home. She enjoyed reading books, especially the Bible, and journaled daily. Nina enjoyed playing the accordion for her family, an instrument she learned at a young age. She continued her love of horses throughout her entire life and also taught her children and grandchildren how to ride. She was even a beekeeper for a period of time.
She always focused her life around her children and grandchildren. Nina always cared for others and her career paths proved it many times. After working in home health care she drove a school bus for many years at Friendswood ISD and Clear Creek ISD always ensuring the children arrived at school safely until she retired.
Nina is survived by her children: Terri Linder, Jody (Mark) Gardner, Danny (Monica) Linder II and Donald (Carly) Linder; former spouse, Danny Linder; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sisters: Barbara Alcorn, Elizabeth Shelby, Shirley See and Deborah Withrow as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Raymond Pell and Ethel Lorraine Eignus Pell; and her daughter Jennifer Linder Tomko.
A service to celebrate Nina’s life will be held on November 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendswood Friends Church, located at 502 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, Texas. Family and friends are invited to the visitation/viewing on November 19, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jeter Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546.
7 thoughts on “Nina Lynn (Pell) Linder”
I love you, Mom. I’m going to miss so much about you. – Love Lil’ Danny
I’m so sorry for the loss of Nina. I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers, and I hope your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
I miss you so very much, Mom!
Ooh this was such a beautiful person! Thank God for sharing her on this earth. She was loved by so many. And she lived a long life.
No words can capture the deep loss of such a wonderful person as “Momma” Linder ! She will be missed by anyone and everyone who had the opportunity to have known her.
No words can capture the deep loss of such a wonderful person as “Momma” Linder .
The first time i met Nina ,my first impression was her smile and kind words. She was always very kind to be around whether it was sharing with a visit or jyst watching her interact with her grandkids.You will.ve missed Nina .R I P