Linnie Laurine Strother Adcock of Coushatta, Louisiana was born March 27, 1934 and passed away October 19, 2020.
Funeral Services will be at First United Methodist Church in Coushatta at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Springville Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Preceded in Death by Parents and Grandparents, husband, Thomas David Adcock; Son-in-law, John Coghill; Brother in Law, Don Lester, and nephew David Lester.
She is survived by her children: Steve Adcock and wife Linda, Becky Adcock Coghill, Debbie Adcock Bell and husband Doyle, and Charles (Chuck) Adcock. Sisters: Patti Strother, Norma Lester, and Susan Taylor and husband Joe. Grandchildren: Melinda Solomon and husband, Greg; Nicki Babish, Heather Adcock, Jane Coghill Davidson and husband, Andy; Amy Smelley and husband, David; Aaron Cannon and wife, Jennifer; Lane Bell, Cynthia Bell, Jason Adcock and wife, Chasity; and Jennifer Adcock.
In addition to her children, sisters, and grandchildren, she is also survived by her “special ones”: Great grandchildren: Arielle, Gavin, Aubryi, Emily, Hanna, Hayden, Ella, Eyan, Sarah, Lindsay, A.J., Abel, Spencer, Whitney and Camille. Great-Great Grandson: Bohdi Mann. Nieces: Kelley Lee, Karen Squires, Laurin Council. Judy Ashcraft. Great nieces and nephews and dear friend: Dianne Jackson.
Pallbearers are Aaron Cannon, Jason Adcock, Gavin Adcock, David Smelley, Greg Solomon, Spencer Solomon, Ethan Squires, Taylor Lee, and Tanner Lee.
Laurine (Nanie) was born at Tiger Bend in Union Parish in a house built of logs to William Patterson “Pat” Strother and Rusha Marie Savage Strother. She was the first grandchild to William Ernest and Ruby Jane Green Savage and she was the first grandchild to Johnnie William and Linnie Belle Patterson Strother. Being “The First” personified Laurine’s life personally and professionally.
Laurine moved to Coushatta with her parents and sisters in 1940. She graduated from Coushatta High School in 1952 and continued the tradition begun by her father to attend Louisiana Tech University graduating with her B.S in Business Education in 1956 and later attaining her M.S. in Business Education in 1968. During her years at Tech, she was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. She continued her education with +30 hours from Northwestern State University for Educational Leadership.
Her professional life began shortly after graduation as a teacher at the Minden Trade School (1956-1959) and then at Minden High School as a Business Teacher (1959-1966). She moved home to Coushatta to raise her family in 1966 and was the first Personnel Director for Sunbeam Appliance Corporation. In 1967 the call of the classroom was too great and she began her years of teaching and leading Coushatta High School. She taught Business for 20 years and was then hired as the first woman principal in Red River Parish at Coushatta High School. She would remain in this capacity for 18 years, touching the lives of hundreds of students. She would become one of the first women to be in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and served on the executive board. She was the founding president of Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International in Red River Parish and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa at NSU. Never being one to just “retire”, she returned to the classroom in 1999 to teach at Riverdale Academy and left to begin working for her home church of First United Methodist Church as the Administrative Assistant in 2001 and continued for 17 years.
Laurine’s civic and personal life was also filled with “firsts”. She was active in the First United Methodist Church and served as the Chairman of the Board for two terms. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played the organ and was MYF leader for many years. She was also an active member of the Lioness Club for Coushatta. She loved sports and all things sports related. She was actively involved in supporting the Lady Techsters along with her sister, Patti. They rarely missed a home game in their prime. Their trips with the team were always a highlight for the year. They especially loved spending time with and following one of her favorite people and former student, Vickie Johnson.
Her great passion was the preservation of history. Whether it was family, church, or parish history, Laurine was the “go-to source”. She was a member of the New Iberia Chapter of Daughter of the American Revolution. In order to belong to this, she and her sister, Norma (Butch), had to trace family history back to the Revolutionary War. She of course did not let a little war establish her end goal and traced the family history as far back as she could (on several sides of the Tree). In the family we call this knowledge, “The Good, The Bad, and the Don’t Tell Me More”. She was pivotal in the creation and printing of the Red River Heritage Book that was published in the 90’s, which chronicles the establishment of Red River Parish. A treasure and a wealth of knowledge has been lost to us with her passing.
Funeral Services will be at First United Methodist Church in Coushatta at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Springville Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Preceded in Death by Parents and Grandparents, husband, Thomas David Adcock; Son-in-law, John Coghill; Brother in Law, Don Lester, and nephew David Lester.
She is survived by her children: Steve Adcock and wife Linda, Becky Adcock Coghill, Debbie Adcock Bell and husband Doyle, and Charles (Chuck) Adcock. Sisters: Patti Strother, Norma Lester, and Susan Taylor and husband Joe. Grandchildren: Melinda Solomon and husband, Greg; Nicki Babish, Heather Adcock, Jane Coghill Davidson and husband, Andy; Amy Smelley and husband, David; Aaron Cannon and wife, Jennifer; Lane Bell, Cynthia Bell, Jason Adcock and wife, Chasity; and Jennifer Adcock.
In addition to her children, sisters, and grandchildren, she is also survived by her “special ones”: Great grandchildren: Arielle, Gavin, Aubryi, Emily, Hanna, Hayden, Ella, Eyan, Sarah, Lindsay, A.J., Abel, Spencer, Whitney and Camille. Great-Great Grandson: Bohdi Mann. Nieces: Kelley Lee, Karen Squires, Laurin Council. Judy Ashcraft. Great nieces and nephews and dear friend: Dianne Jackson.
Pallbearers are Aaron Cannon, Jason Adcock, Gavin Adcock, David Smelley, Greg Solomon, Spencer Solomon, Ethan Squires, Taylor Lee, and Tanner Lee.
Laurine (Nanie) was born at Tiger Bend in Union Parish in a house built of logs to William Patterson “Pat” Strother and Rusha Marie Savage Strother. She was the first grandchild to William Ernest and Ruby Jane Green Savage and she was the first grandchild to Johnnie William and Linnie Belle Patterson Strother. Being “The First” personified Laurine’s life personally and professionally.
Laurine moved to Coushatta with her parents and sisters in 1940. She graduated from Coushatta High School in 1952 and continued the tradition begun by her father to attend Louisiana Tech University graduating with her B.S in Business Education in 1956 and later attaining her M.S. in Business Education in 1968. During her years at Tech, she was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. She continued her education with +30 hours from Northwestern State University for Educational Leadership.
Her professional life began shortly after graduation as a teacher at the Minden Trade School (1956-1959) and then at Minden High School as a Business Teacher (1959-1966). She moved home to Coushatta to raise her family in 1966 and was the first Personnel Director for Sunbeam Appliance Corporation. In 1967 the call of the classroom was too great and she began her years of teaching and leading Coushatta High School. She taught Business for 20 years and was then hired as the first woman principal in Red River Parish at Coushatta High School. She would remain in this capacity for 18 years, touching the lives of hundreds of students. She would become one of the first women to be in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and served on the executive board. She was the founding president of Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International in Red River Parish and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa at NSU. Never being one to just “retire”, she returned to the classroom in 1999 to teach at Riverdale Academy and left to begin working for her home church of First United Methodist Church as the Administrative Assistant in 2001 and continued for 17 years.
Laurine’s civic and personal life was also filled with “firsts”. She was active in the First United Methodist Church and served as the Chairman of the Board for two terms. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played the organ and was MYF leader for many years. She was also an active member of the Lioness Club for Coushatta. She loved sports and all things sports related. She was actively involved in supporting the Lady Techsters along with her sister, Patti. They rarely missed a home game in their prime. Their trips with the team were always a highlight for the year. They especially loved spending time with and following one of her favorite people and former student, Vickie Johnson.
Her great passion was the preservation of history. Whether it was family, church, or parish history, Laurine was the “go-to source”. She was a member of the New Iberia Chapter of Daughter of the American Revolution. In order to belong to this, she and her sister, Norma (Butch), had to trace family history back to the Revolutionary War. She of course did not let a little war establish her end goal and traced the family history as far back as she could (on several sides of the Tree). In the family we call this knowledge, “The Good, The Bad, and the Don’t Tell Me More”. She was pivotal in the creation and printing of the Red River Heritage Book that was published in the 90’s, which chronicles the establishment of Red River Parish. A treasure and a wealth of knowledge has been lost to us with her passing.
Linnie Laurine Strother Adcock of Coushatta, Louisiana was born March 27, 1934 and passed away October 19, 2020.
Funeral Services will be at First United Methodist Church in Coushatta at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Springville Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Preceded in Death by Parents and Grandparents, husband, Thomas David Adcock; Son-in-law, John Coghill; Brother in Law, Don Lester, and nephew David Lester.
She is survived by her children: Steve Adcock and wife Linda, Becky Adcock Coghill, Debbie Adcock Bell and husband Doyle, and Charles (Chuck) Adcock. Sisters: Patti Strother, Norma Lester, and Susan Taylor and husband Joe. Grandchildren: Melinda Solomon and husband, Greg; Nicki Babish, Heather Adcock, Jane Coghill Davidson and husband, Andy; Amy Smelley and husband, David; Aaron Cannon and wife, Jennifer; Lane Bell, Cynthia Bell, Jason Adcock and wife, Chasity; and Jennifer Adcock.
In addition to her children, sisters, and grandchildren, she is also survived by her “special ones”: Great grandchildren: Arielle, Gavin, Aubryi, Emily, Hanna, Hayden, Ella, Eyan, Sarah, Lindsay, A.J., Abel, Spencer, Whitney and Camille. Great-Great Grandson: Bohdi Mann. Nieces: Kelley Lee, Karen Squires, Laurin Council. Judy Ashcraft. Great nieces and nephews and dear friend: Dianne Jackson.
Pallbearers are Aaron Cannon, Jason Adcock, Gavin Adcock, David Smelley, Greg Solomon, Spencer Solomon, Ethan Squires, Taylor Lee, and Tanner Lee.
Laurine (Nanie) was born at Tiger Bend in Union Parish in a house built of logs to William Patterson “Pat” Strother and Rusha Marie Savage Strother. She was the first grandchild to William Ernest and Ruby Jane Green Savage and she was the first grandchild to Johnnie William and Linnie Belle Patterson Strother. Being “The First” personified Laurine’s life personally and professionally.
Laurine moved to Coushatta with her parents and sisters in 1940. She graduated from Coushatta High School in 1952 and continued the tradition begun by her father to attend Louisiana Tech University graduating with her B.S in Business Education in 1956 and later attaining her M.S. in Business Education in 1968. During her years at Tech, she was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. She continued her education with +30 hours from Northwestern State University for Educational Leadership.
Her professional life began shortly after graduation as a teacher at the Minden Trade School (1956-1959) and then at Minden High School as a Business Teacher (1959-1966). She moved home to Coushatta to raise her family in 1966 and was the first Personnel Director for Sunbeam Appliance Corporation. In 1967 the call of the classroom was too great and she began her years of teaching and leading Coushatta High School. She taught Business for 20 years and was then hired as the first woman principal in Red River Parish at Coushatta High School. She would remain in this capacity for 18 years, touching the lives of hundreds of students. She would become one of the first women to be in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and served on the executive board. She was the founding president of Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International in Red River Parish and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa at NSU. Never being one to just “retire”, she returned to the classroom in 1999 to teach at Riverdale Academy and left to begin working for her home church of First United Methodist Church as the Administrative Assistant in 2001 and continued for 17 years.
Laurine’s civic and personal life was also filled with “firsts”. She was active in the First United Methodist Church and served as the Chairman of the Board for two terms. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played the organ and was MYF leader for many years. She was also an active member of the Lioness Club for Coushatta. She loved sports and all things sports related. She was actively involved in supporting the Lady Techsters along with her sister, Patti. They rarely missed a home game in their prime. Their trips with the team were always a highlight for the year. They especially loved spending time with and following one of her favorite people and former student, Vickie Johnson.
Her great passion was the preservation of history. Whether it was family, church, or parish history, Laurine was the “go-to source”. She was a member of the New Iberia Chapter of Daughter of the American Revolution. In order to belong to this, she and her sister, Norma (Butch), had to trace family history back to the Revolutionary War. She of course did not let a little war establish her end goal and traced the family history as far back as she could (on several sides of the Tree). In the family we call this knowledge, “The Good, The Bad, and the Don’t Tell Me More”. She was pivotal in the creation and printing of the Red River Heritage Book that was published in the 90’s, which chronicles the establishment of Red River Parish. A treasure and a wealth of knowledge has been lost to us with her passing.
Funeral Services will be at First United Methodist Church in Coushatta at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2020. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Springville Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Preceded in Death by Parents and Grandparents, husband, Thomas David Adcock; Son-in-law, John Coghill; Brother in Law, Don Lester, and nephew David Lester.
She is survived by her children: Steve Adcock and wife Linda, Becky Adcock Coghill, Debbie Adcock Bell and husband Doyle, and Charles (Chuck) Adcock. Sisters: Patti Strother, Norma Lester, and Susan Taylor and husband Joe. Grandchildren: Melinda Solomon and husband, Greg; Nicki Babish, Heather Adcock, Jane Coghill Davidson and husband, Andy; Amy Smelley and husband, David; Aaron Cannon and wife, Jennifer; Lane Bell, Cynthia Bell, Jason Adcock and wife, Chasity; and Jennifer Adcock.
In addition to her children, sisters, and grandchildren, she is also survived by her “special ones”: Great grandchildren: Arielle, Gavin, Aubryi, Emily, Hanna, Hayden, Ella, Eyan, Sarah, Lindsay, A.J., Abel, Spencer, Whitney and Camille. Great-Great Grandson: Bohdi Mann. Nieces: Kelley Lee, Karen Squires, Laurin Council. Judy Ashcraft. Great nieces and nephews and dear friend: Dianne Jackson.
Pallbearers are Aaron Cannon, Jason Adcock, Gavin Adcock, David Smelley, Greg Solomon, Spencer Solomon, Ethan Squires, Taylor Lee, and Tanner Lee.
Laurine (Nanie) was born at Tiger Bend in Union Parish in a house built of logs to William Patterson “Pat” Strother and Rusha Marie Savage Strother. She was the first grandchild to William Ernest and Ruby Jane Green Savage and she was the first grandchild to Johnnie William and Linnie Belle Patterson Strother. Being “The First” personified Laurine’s life personally and professionally.
Laurine moved to Coushatta with her parents and sisters in 1940. She graduated from Coushatta High School in 1952 and continued the tradition begun by her father to attend Louisiana Tech University graduating with her B.S in Business Education in 1956 and later attaining her M.S. in Business Education in 1968. During her years at Tech, she was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. She continued her education with +30 hours from Northwestern State University for Educational Leadership.
Her professional life began shortly after graduation as a teacher at the Minden Trade School (1956-1959) and then at Minden High School as a Business Teacher (1959-1966). She moved home to Coushatta to raise her family in 1966 and was the first Personnel Director for Sunbeam Appliance Corporation. In 1967 the call of the classroom was too great and she began her years of teaching and leading Coushatta High School. She taught Business for 20 years and was then hired as the first woman principal in Red River Parish at Coushatta High School. She would remain in this capacity for 18 years, touching the lives of hundreds of students. She would become one of the first women to be in the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and served on the executive board. She was the founding president of Beta Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International in Red River Parish and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa at NSU. Never being one to just “retire”, she returned to the classroom in 1999 to teach at Riverdale Academy and left to begin working for her home church of First United Methodist Church as the Administrative Assistant in 2001 and continued for 17 years.
Laurine’s civic and personal life was also filled with “firsts”. She was active in the First United Methodist Church and served as the Chairman of the Board for two terms. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, played the organ and was MYF leader for many years. She was also an active member of the Lioness Club for Coushatta. She loved sports and all things sports related. She was actively involved in supporting the Lady Techsters along with her sister, Patti. They rarely missed a home game in their prime. Their trips with the team were always a highlight for the year. They especially loved spending time with and following one of her favorite people and former student, Vickie Johnson.
Her great passion was the preservation of history. Whether it was family, church, or parish history, Laurine was the “go-to source”. She was a member of the New Iberia Chapter of Daughter of the American Revolution. In order to belong to this, she and her sister, Norma (Butch), had to trace family history back to the Revolutionary War. She of course did not let a little war establish her end goal and traced the family history as far back as she could (on several sides of the Tree). In the family we call this knowledge, “The Good, The Bad, and the Don’t Tell Me More”. She was pivotal in the creation and printing of the Red River Heritage Book that was published in the 90’s, which chronicles the establishment of Red River Parish. A treasure and a wealth of knowledge has been lost to us with her passing.
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