May 25, 1945 June 21, 2025
Dianna Marie (Muir) Link, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Tenaha, Texas. Born on May 25, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas, to the late Robert Muir and Ann Cruell Muir, Dea lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.
A Memorial Service will be held on July 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 4417 County Road 4054, Timpson, Texas, 75975.
Raised in Houston, Dea graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School before continuing her education at Stephen F. Austin State University. In 1977, seeking a closer connection to family and a quieter life away from the city, she made the heartfelt decision to move with her two children to Timpson, Texas, where her sister lived. This move would mark the beginning of a deeply rooted life in East Texas.
Dea’s professional journey reflected her dedication and work ethic. She began working for a builder in Timpson and later joined Shelby Gas. Eventually, she found her calling at Center Independent School District, where she served as a secretary for an impressive 27 years. Her commitment and reliability left a lasting impression on colleagues and students alike until her retirement in 2017.
Outside of work, Dea found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved her fur babies, gardening and was known for her creativity through arts and crafts. Dea also enjoyed a good seafood dinner, great crime show, and reading a good book, as well as visiting Delaina in The Woodlands—a trip she always looked forward to.
Family was at the heart of everything Dea did. She cherished time spent with her children and especially delighted in watching her grandchildren play sports. Her presence at their games was a source of encouragement and pride. Those who knew Dea also remember her as kind-hearted, compassionate, and genuine—qualities that defined every aspect of her life.
A woman of deep faith, Dea loved the Lord and lived each day guided by that love. Her spiritual strength was evident to all who knew her and served as an anchor throughout her life.
She is survived by her sons, Chris Link and wife, Caroline, and Kevin Link; daughter, Delaina Lowden and husband, Brian; sister, Dinah Pierce and husband, Danny, grandchildren, Rick Todd III, Zach Todd, Darian Lowden, Sutton Link, Karson Link, Truett Link, Payton Link; great-grandchildren, Mason Todd, Haley Todd and Emery Todd; special friends, Shaneeta Rhodes and Brenda McQueen Perez; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members..
Dea is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ann Muir; son, Rick Todd Jr.; and sister, Robbye Ann Muir.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Care At Home Services for the compassionate care they extended the past couple of years for Ms. Link.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.