01/04/2026
Linda Sue “Esther” Michaux, age 80, was joyfully united with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 28, 2025, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, just one day shy of her 81st birthday. She was born on December 29, 1944, in Los Angeles, California.
As a teenager, Linda began working in a dry-cleaning shop in Los Angeles. Not long afterward, she was employed at a bakery, where she met Patrick Morocco, whom she married in 1964. In August of 1965, she gave birth to her only child, Rebecca Ann Michaux. That marriage later ended in 1968.
Linda went on to work at an upholstery shop that specialized in dune buggies, where she met her second husband, Don, whom she married in 1969. In 1971, Linda, her daughter Rebecca, and Dawn, along with extended family, relocated from Los Angeles to Placerville, California, a small town east of Sacramento. For many years, her life centered around her home, her husband, and most especially her daughter.
In 1982, her marriage to Don ended, and Linda and Rebecca continued living together until Rebecca left for Bible college in August of 1985. Shortly thereafter, Linda stepped boldly into full-time ministry. She moved to London, England, where she ministered to those who were often unaccepted in traditional church settings. With unwavering integrity, compassion, and faithfulness to the Gospel, she shared the love of Christ with many who may never otherwise have heard it.
In 1995, Linda returned to the United States and settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was later joined by Rebecca and her young family. When Rebecca’s marriage ended, Linda selflessly stepped in to help raise her grandchildren. Later, when her granddaughter Alyssa’s marriage ended, Linda again stepped forward—alongside Rebecca—to help raise her great-grandchildren, leaving a legacy of faith, devotion, and sacrificial love.
In her later years, as her health declined, granddaughter Alyssa Wright lovingly became her home care aide, reflecting the deep bond they shared. Linda went to be with Jesus with her daughter Rebecca and granddaughter Alyssa at her bedside. She left this earth surrounded by love and entered Heaven embraced by her Lord.
Linda is survived by her beloved daughter, Rebecca Ann Michaux; granddaughters Shauna Stone, Abigail Wright, and Gloriana Herzog; and ten cherished great-grandchildren, each a treasured part of her legacy.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Michaux Baine, and her father, Joseph Michaux.
Linda's interests and hobbies reflected her vibrant spirit and deep faith. They included singing, dancing, skydiving, storm chasing and weather watching, gardening, listening to pastors on tape and YouTube, supporting ministers, supporting Israel, watching true crime, reading the Bible, caring for her beloved kitties, and—above all—loving and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her life touched countless hearts, many in ways only eternity will reveal.
“Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
— Matthew 25:23
Linda Sue “Esther” Michaux will be remembered as a woman of faith, courage, compassion, and unwavering love—a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and servant of Christ whose legacy lives on through generations.
A graveside service to honor Linda will be held Monday, January 5th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at the Elmwood North Cemetery in Wagoner, Oklahoma .
