A portrait in light and small details
I have always been fascinated by the lives that ripple outward from a single family. Linda Jane Womack lived a life that reads like an understated portrait, the background brushstroke that gives a painting its depth. Born Linda Jane Cochran on May 17, 1942, she became the mother and anchor of a family whose branches would reach into public view. I want to sketch her life here with the care of someone tracing the grain of wood, noting the knots and the smooth places.
She was a mother, a wife, a daughter, and later a memory carried forward by those who knew her and by the public figure her daughter became. The public record for her personal career is quiet. In the stories that mention her, she appears as a steady presence, a homemaker and guiding hand during the years her daughters were growing up. That steady presence shaped two daughters born on March 6, 1967, twins who would follow very different paths into adulthood.
Family table: names, dates, and roles
| Name | Relation to Linda Jane Womack | Birth date | Death date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Jane Cochran Womack | Self | May 17, 1942 | February 28, 2005 | Known primarily as mother and family matriarch |
| Allen Womack (Edgar Allen Womack Jr.) | Spouse | 20th century | 2008 | Husband, described in family notices as a professional in energy and science fields |
| Constance Elaine Womack (Connie Britton) | Daughter | March 6, 1967 | N A | Actress, adopted stage name Connie Britton |
| Cynthia Womack | Daughter, twin to Constance | March 6, 1967 | N A | Private life, referred to in family profiles |
| Eyob Britton | Grandchild (grandson) | N A | N A | Adopted son of Connie Britton in 2011 |
| Joseph Rowland Cochran | Parent of Linda | Early 20th century | N A | Listed in family genealogy |
| Emily Marie Cochran | Parent of Linda | Early 20th century | N A | Listed in family genealogy |
The domestic life and what it reveals
I picture the Womack household as a place where small rituals mattered. The accounts that refer to Linda portray her as someone devoted to home life, a person who may not have sought the spotlight but who set the conditions for others to grow confident enough to do so. Her daughters grew up in an environment that produced one of the more recognized actresses of her generation and a twin sister who stayed largely out of public view.
That kind of quiet influence is hard to measure in achievements or bank accounts, yet it can be measured in generations. When Connie Britton later adopted a son from Ethiopia in the year 2011, I see echoes of the choices and values she absorbed growing up. A household is a small factory of values. In that factory Linda held a senior role.
Career, finance, and public footprint
The public record doesn’t have much details about Linda Jane Womack’s distinct work life. She is not listed as a professional with a clear public record in corporation filings, lengthy career descriptions, or interview transcripts. That was a typical trend for many women in her generation: meaningful employment that did not end up on a CV. I bring this up because lack of public record does not equate to lack of influence.
There aren’t any publicly known financial disclosures involving Linda. The family story that endures in public announcements prioritizes interpersonal connections above material belongings. You won’t find figures here if you’re looking for them. Dates, relationships, and a few other intimate details that paint a picture of a life are what you will discover.
An extended timeline of key dates and events
- May 17, 1942: Birth of Linda Jane Cochran.
- 1960s: Linda marries Edgar Allen Womack Jr, often referred to as Allen Womack.
- March 6, 1967: Birth of twin daughters Constance and Cynthia.
- Late 1960s to 1970s: Family years, moves and life in communities where the children were raised.
- February 28, 2005: Death of Linda Jane Womack.
- 2008: Death of Edgar Allen Womack Jr.
- 2011: Connie Britton adopts Eyob, making him part of the family lineage Linda began.
This timeline reads like a rope with knots at key years. It is not dense with public events, but the knots bind together more than names they bind together a sense of continuity.
Family stories and the private archives
Family legend exists on the periphery. I picture yellowed-edged photos, cards in albums, and index cards with recipes inscribed on them. The public stage was chosen by a few family members. One daughter changed her last name to pursue a career in acting. The other was kept confidential. When adoption took place across continents in 2011, the grandkids provided fresh vitality and a global link.
Sometimes a private existence is made public by affiliation. This is what took place. The family became more well-known once her daughter became well-known. I see a basic human curiosity about the origins of those questions.
Character sketches: short portraits
- Linda Jane Womack. She feels like a harbor, steady and protective. Her life was not designed for headlines. Her influence was domestic and formative.
- Allen Womack. The partner who shared a life, whose professional identity was more visible in community notices than in national headlines.
- Constance Elaine Womack. The public face of the family, born March 6, 1967, a figure who carried the family name onto stages and screens.
- Cynthia Womack. The twin who chose privacy, a quiet counterpoint to a sister in the spotlight.
- Eyob Britton. The next generation, internationally connected, adopted into a family that spans private memory and public life.
FAQ
Who was Linda Jane Womack?
I would describe her as a mother and family matriarch born May 17, 1942. She was known in public notices as Linda Jane Cochran before marriage and later as Linda Jane Womack. She passed away on February 28, 2005.
Who are the children of Linda Jane Womack?
Linda had twin daughters born on March 6, 1967. One is Constance Elaine Womack, who is professionally known as Connie Britton. The other is Cynthia Womack, who has maintained a private life outside national media attention.
Did Linda Jane Womack have a public career or notable achievements in business?
I did not find public records of a separate professional career for Linda. Her legacy is primarily familial rather than corporate. She appears in public memory as a homemaker and the parent who raised two daughters.
What is known about Linda Jane Womack’s spouse?
Her husband was Edgar Allen Womack Jr, often referred to as Allen Womack. He survived Linda for a period and passed away in 2008. He was described in family notices as working in professional fields related to energy or science.
Who is Eyob Britton in relation to Linda Jane Womack?
Eyob is a grandson by way of Constance Elaine Womack. He was adopted by Constance in 2011, making him part of the family legacy that began with Linda Jane Womack.
Are there public photographs or memorials of Linda Jane Womack?
Public memorials are few. Her presence endures most strongly in family notices, memorial pages, and the recollections that surface in profiles about her children.
