Donna Linda Crichlow Elie was born in Guayaguayare, South Trinidad to Winston Crichlow and Christine Jordan. She was the second eldest of all her siblings. She was fondly called Linda by all.

She attended Guayaguayare R.C., St. Margaret Gov't School, Southern Academy of SDA. She grew up in Plausance Park, San Fernando. Linda was employed by Texaco Exchange Guaya I.S.P.A.T.

She had one son Perriman. She migrated and came to the United States of America in the 90's. In 2004, she married Linus Elie.

Linda worked in the US as a secretary at the World Trade Center, a care counselor at ARCHA, and finally a housekeeper at a domestic violence shelter.

Linda leaves to mourn her husband Linus; son Perriman; grandchildren Britney, Aquilla, Kris Junior; siblings Leo, Tiny, Mark, Trevor Michael, Hayden, Roger, and Peter; Nieces & Nephews Colleen, Shaniana, Jordan, Tashia, Taahira, and Hayden Jr. and all those family and friends too numerous to be mentioned.