Linda was born April 21, 1953 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Donick and Evella Semien. She was the fifth child of eight siblings. She is survived by two sons, Shawn Guillory his wife Linda Guillory, Shannon Fontenot his wife Angela Fontenot, her daughter Angel Schmitt, her husband Dimitri Santiago and fourteen grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Shane Semien.Her constant smile, laughter, and steadfast faith will never be forgotten.