Lynda Wells Lenz, a lifelong resident of Matagorda County and Collegeport, TX, went to see her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2023.  She was surrounded by her family when she passed away.

Lynda was preceded in death by her parents Gerald Wells, Sr. and Mamie Franzen Wells, brother and sister-in-law Gerald Wells, Jr. and Bettye Wells and sister Mary Wells Tanner.

She is survived by her husband Buddy Lenz; sons and their wives Traylor and Gena Lenz and Garrett and Kimberly Lenz.  She is also survived by four grandchildren Laynie Lenz, Gracie Lena, Easton Lenz and Tanner Lenz; her extended family Mike Foltyn and wife Tiffany and Bailye Foltyn.  She was loved and will be missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Lynda was born September 21, 1948 in Bay City, Texas.  She grew up in Collegeport, Texas where her parents farmed rice and raised cattle.  As a child she loved being with her father in the fields and going with him to check cattle in the pastures.  She attended school in Palacios and graduated from Palacios High School.  Lynda also went to college at Wharton County Jr. College and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.

She married Buddy Lenz on September 6, 1969.  They returned home from college and started raising a family in Collegeport, Texas.  Lynda was the Post Master in Collegeport and El Maton, Texas.  She retired from the US Postal System with 37 years of service.

Lynda loved everyone.  She truly enjoyed visiting with, and meeting everyone.  Her smile and greetings were real.  She seldom forgot a birthday or anniversary.  She loved to send birthday and special occasions cards to everyone.  She truly loved people and friends.

She was actively involved in many organizations.  She served as the Board of Directors for the Matagorda County Fair Association for many years and was a Past President of the Fair Association.  Lynda was actively involved with the County 4-H Clubs as an adult leader for 20+ years.  She enjoyed meeting with friends at her Bunco Club, Friendship Club and Birthday Club.

Lynda was a woman of deep faith.  Her church, the Presbyterian Church of Collegeport, was an important part of her life.  She was a Sunday School teacher and she served as an Elder for many years.

Lynda looked forward to visits from her sons and their families.  A time to see and visit with her grandchildren was the highlight of her day.  Their visits were always special to her.  She was called "Omi" by her grandchildren, a German name for grandmother.

She enjoyed her several summer trips to New Mexico and Wyoming with her travel friends Sandy Miller, Maxine Kubecka Hemphill and Jody Kubecka.

Lynda was a breast cancer survivor and fought the good fight against Parkinsons Disease.  She never complained about her illness, she kept her faith in her God and Lord and Savior.

Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Palacios Funeral Home.  A celebration of her life will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios.

In lieu of flowers, please give to one of the following organizations.  Collegeport Presbyterian Church; PO Box 75; Collegeport, TX 77428 or Presbyterian Children's Home; 5920 W. William Cannon Dr., Bldg. 3, Ste 100; Austin, TX 78749.