It is with deep sorrow that we remember Lynda Cheryl Wade, 66, of Harker Heights, whose life was tragically lost Tuesday morning following an incident at the pond in Carl Levin Park. Her passing has left a profound sense of loss among her family, friends, and the community she called home.
The Harker Heights Police Department released her name on Wednesday, identifying Lynda Cheryl Wade as the individual who police say drowned at the park. Authorities reported that she was pronounced deceased at the scene at approximately 7:25 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. In accordance with standard procedures, an autopsy was ordered and will be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The sudden nature of this loss has deeply impacted those who knew and loved Lynda. While the circumstances surrounding her death remain under review, what remains certain is the significance of her life and the void her passing has created. She was more than a name in an official release — she was a person whose life carried meaning, memories, and connections that will never be forgotten.
As authorities continue their work to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident, family members and loved ones are left to navigate the difficult journey of grief. In moments like these, words can offer only limited comfort, but love, remembrance, and community support serve as powerful sources of strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lynda Cheryl Wade during this incredibly difficult time. May they find peace in cherished memories, comfort in one another, and strength in the knowledge that her life mattered and will always be remembered.
Rest in peace, Lynda Cheryl Wade. Your memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved you.
