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Lynda Alexander: June 24, 1953-March 5, 2026

Lynda competed in numerous national doll shows, earning many awards for the exceptional quality of her work, and was especially honored to receive the Doll Artisan Guild Ambassador Award in recognition of her time, talent, and the energy she put forth to advancing the art of dollmaking.

Lynda Alexander passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas.

Lynda lived a life filled with creativity, dedication, and generous spirit. A graduate of Dickinson High School and the University of Houston, she devoted 35 years of her professional career to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas before retiring to the Texas Hill Country. There, she found daily joy in watching the wildlife that visited her backyard and spent countless hours working on her many creative pursuits. An avid quilter, Lynda lovingly made quilts that she delighted in giving to family and friends, each one a heartfelt gift. She was also a skilled porcelain doll maker, pouring extraordinary dedication into her craft. Lynda competed in numerous national doll shows, earning many awards for the exceptional quality of her work, and was especially honored to receive the Doll Artisan Guild Ambassador Award in recognition of her time, talent, and the energy she put forth to advancing the art of dollmaking.

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Lynda is survived by her two brothers, George Alexander IV of Kerrville and John Alexander and his wife Jan of El Lago; nephews and nieces, George Alexander V and his wife Caitlyn of Santa Fe, Valerie Keith and her husband Aaron of League City, Hunter Alexander and his wife Kari of Seabrook, Caroline Kline and her husband Corbin of Houston. She treasured time spent with her seven great-nephews and one great-niece and delighted in spoiling them at every opportunity.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Alexander Jr. and his wife Anne.

The family will hold a private graveside service celebrating her life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ALS Association or Peterson Hospice.

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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