Linda

Bullard

Linda Francis (Schulenberg) Bullard, age 82, passed away peacefully at PARC at Traditions assisted living facility in Bryan, Texas, on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Born on January 7, 1944, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, Linda was the cherished daughter of Walter "Jim" Schulenberg and Annabelle Schulenberg. She grew up in Jones Creek, Texas, alongside her sister, Sherry, who was her only sibling and lifelong best friend. It was in Jones Creek that the values of faith and family were deeply rooted in her character.

Linda and her beloved husband, Paul Bullard, were united in holy matrimony on December 21, 1963. Together they built a life centered on Jesus Christ, devotion, partnership and love, and this coming December would have marked their 63rd wedding anniversary.

After raising her two sons through their early school years, Linda returned to professional work and embarked on a 20-year career as an industrial hygienist for Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas. Blessed with a sharp intellect, she brought precision and dedication to her work. Linda loved to connect with people and engage in spirited debate. She was never hesitant to share her opinion, always offering it directly yet with the utmost respect. While living on the Gulf Coast, Linda and Paul raised their sons at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Sweeny, Texas. As fixtures of the small congregation, they faithfully served, volunteered, and devoted themselves to the mission of the church.

In 1998, Linda and Paul left the Gulf Coast and retired to College Station, Texas, to be closer to her parents, "Jim" and Annabelle Schulenberg, and their sons, Brady and Jason. In College Station, Linda became an active, long-standing member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She served the congregation as the church secretary for a number of years, led and taught the women’s Bible study, and was always eager to volunteer and support the church ministry in any way she could. During her time working at the church, she could never get far away from her husband, Paul, as he was routinely outside mowing the grass or fixing whatever needed repair around the grounds.

Living in College Station brought Linda one of her greatest joys: being present for the birth of all seven of her grandchildren. She treasured having them close and poured her heart into their lives—teaching them everything from proper etiquette to the foundations of the Christian faith. Having the entire family at her house for “Sunday Family Dinner”, special occasions and holidays was very important to her and something she truly loved.

Linda loved Texas A&M University long before her sons even thought about college. Though she did not attend the university herself, she held immense respect for its rich traditions and military heritage. Few things brought her more joy than watching both of her sons, followed by several of her grandchildren, graduate from Texas A&M. Above all else, she cherished every moment spent with her family.

Linda was the heart of her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Bullard; her two sons and their wives, Paul Jason Bullard and his wife Tiffany, and Walter Brady Bullard and his wife Jackie Sue; her sister and lifelong best friend,Sherry Schulenberg; seven cherished grandchildren: Alexis (Bullard) Grisham and her husband Jaxxon, Sophie (Bullard) Hester and her husband Travis, Zoe Bullard, Zeke Bullard, Brady Michael Bullard, Noah Bullard, and Jackson Bullard; and her precious great-granddaughter, Emmaline Grisham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter "Jim" and Annabelle Schulenberg, and her niece, Lisa Anderson Raphael (sister Sherry’s daughter).

A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in College Station, Texas, with Pastor Michael Hafer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Linda would encourage everyone to support LCMS (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) or another Christian charity of their choosing.