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Linda Harris Obituary
She was retired from Hampton City Schools as a Special Education Speech Pathologist. She was dedicated to the children she taught and was respected by her students and peers. Linda brought a light and love to each life she touched. She will be deeply missed and always remembered.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charles "Stan" Harris Jr.; parents, Bernard and Virginia Strohmeyer; three brothers, Robert Strohmeyer, Bernard Strohmeyer, John Strohmeyer; father-in-law, Charles S. Harris Sr.; brother in law, Michael Bruce "Mike" Harris; three nieces; and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Windsor Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum, 80 Soles Lane, Mathews, VA 23109. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Hogg Funeral Home, 3098 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072.
In Linda's memory, contributions may be given to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 601 Children's Way, Norfolk, VA 23507. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Harris
Janet Matous (lipscomb)
September 24, 2008
Stan and family, so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. My mother informed me on Friday, and I was absolutely shocked. I know we had not kept in touch in recent years, but I thought of you all often, and hoped you were doing well. We had a lot of good times together in past years, and even though memories dull, they are never completely erased. Hang in there, Stan, and take care of yourself. Janet Matous (Lipscomb).
Sharon West
September 23, 2008
Bernie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you always. I miss you.
Joan Ivey
September 23, 2008
Dear Family,
My daughter found out today at school a person she loves so much was gone. Mrs. Harris was a great teacher and I will continue to see her great work through my daughter. My daughter will remember all the great stories about her husband and Germany. She shared some stories with me today and I was happy to see she has great memories of Mrs. Harris.
Tracy Johnson
September 22, 2008
Dear Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Ms. Harris was my son's speech pathologists at Eaton Middle School. My son thought so much of her. When attending IEP meetings Ms. Harris was always so pleasant and encouraged my son and he thought so much of her. My son is a junior in High School now and I don't think he will ever forget her smile, kindness, time spent and encouraging words that she instilled in him. I want to encourage you as Ms. Harris did my son for almost three years. God Bless! Tracy Johnson mother of Aaron N. Johnson, Jr.
VA- C
September 22, 2008
Dear Stan,
May you and your family find the strength and courage you need during this trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
VA-C
Kathy Fleming
September 22, 2008
Dear Stan,
My heartfelt sympathy goes to you and the rest of your family. Linda was a special person with a loving heart and a great sense of humor. I will never forget her wonderful laugh. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sincerly,
Kathy Fleming
Bob/Sandy Renner
September 22, 2008
Stan, We extend our sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a Treasure".
Bob and Sandy Renner
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
VA-C
Region N Trainers Emeritus
Karrin and Joe
September 22, 2008
Dear Stan: So sorry to learn of Linda's death. So glad we had a good group of your VA-O family to comfort you on Friday. Know you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Jackie Wilson
September 21, 2008
Stan,
I am so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. I consider Linda one of my closest friends, even though a half a country separated us. When ever I was down I knew all I had to do was call and she would make me feel better. She will be missed!
Buck Deal
September 21, 2008
Stan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extreme tough time. Please let us know what we can do.
Buck and Joanie Deal
Barbara Van Dyke
September 21, 2008
To Mr. Harris and to Linda's parents,
I was blessed to know Linda as a co-worker several years ago and have never forgotten her kind ways and great sense of humor. She was always professional when it came to her job and her kids. Many times I needed a shoulder to "whine" on, and she listened; usually helping me to laugh about whatever it was.
May your wonderful memories of Linda also help you to get through this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Vivikka DeLoach
September 21, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Linda for nine years at Eaton and thought very highly of her as a person and as an educator. She always went the extra mile for her students. She will be greatly missed.
Jo Boyd
September 21, 2008
Stan,
I am very sorry about your loss. Linda was a great asset to the Hampton Speech group and we will all miss her.
With sympathy,
Jo Boyd
Katie Dively
September 20, 2008
To the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was truly a special person with such a warm heart. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I wish I could be there with all of you. I miss and love you.
Katie Conrad Dively
Karyle McMahon
September 20, 2008
Bernie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Brad and Tiffany Miller
September 19, 2008
Stan,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ralph and Dorrie Mullins
September 19, 2008
Stan,
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time. We are so saddened to hear about the tragic news, and would like you to know that we are thinking of you and your family. We both thought Linda was a great friend and we will miss her.
kevin nelson
September 19, 2008
this is me kevin nelson a student of mrs harris who teached me.mrs harris was a great speech teacher and also she was a great person.i was notifed by my english teacher mrs majka at the end of the day and heard the tradgic thing.i didn't cry untill i got home because i didnt want my friends to know yet.my sister tiffany had mrs harris for her whole time at eatom middle school she misses her a whole lot like me i'm soory.im still very sad and know mrs harris is in a better place.but the one thing i'm still crying about is mrs harris was going to do alot of cool things.
Chris and Emily Carlough
September 19, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. If there is anything that we can provide, even if it is just someone to talk to, let us know.
September 19, 2008
Linda was a wonderful and kind person,our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jamie andMichelle Harris, Gloucester Va
Hazel Fortson
September 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda's family . I never had the pleasure of meeting Linda--However--- through the Love, adoration and respect that my Sister Lillie had for Linda made me love her too. Sincerely, Hazel Fortson, Terre Haute, In.
Carolyn Herbert
September 19, 2008
We are with you in thought and prayer at this difficult time. Linda was very much a part of our Hampton Special Ed family and will be missed very much.
Patricia Weaver
September 19, 2008
I was so shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news about Linda.
I am a member of VA-O. I spoke to Linda just this past Saturday. She was so happy and full of life. It just reminds me of how we must each appreciate one another, and not take anyone for granted, nor the time we are given on this earth.
My prayers are with the family.
Sincerely,
Patricia Weaver, Portsmouth, VA
Ruth Welcher
September 19, 2008
Stan I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sympathy during this time. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God's love give you strenght.
Ruth Welcher (Spectrum Family, Mooresville NC)
Ray Pierce
September 19, 2008
Sorry to hear the news about Linda. We are new to VA-O but have had the pleasure of meeting Linda. May your memories and God comfort you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ray and Tammie Pierce
Judy Conrad
September 19, 2008
Very saddened to hear of Linda's accident. My condolences to you Stan, she will be missed.
Mrs. Charman Harris
September 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lillie Smith
September 19, 2008
I met Linda seven years ago. She and I shared and laughed together many times. She was a beautiful person with a "big heart." She will truly be missed by those who love her. My thoughts and prayers are with you Stan.
Chante' Lawrence
September 19, 2008
Linda's smile brightened up the halls of Jones Magnet Middle School. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was truly a gem.
September 19, 2008
Stan,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know this is a very difficult time but remember you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends at Colonial Virginia Bank
Loretta Cloaninger
September 19, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear the news about your wife. You and your family will be in my thoughts and especially my prayers. May God's grace be extended to all of you during this very difficult time.
Spectrum Financial Systems
Sue Heath
September 19, 2008
Stan, I was so sorry to hear about your wife and just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your family. There isn't anything I can do to help you being so far away, but I will remember you in my prayers. Sue Heath
Larry Nicholson
September 19, 2008
Stan, Carole and I were so sorry to hear about Linda. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this dreadful time.
Larry Nicholson
Karrin and Joe
September 19, 2008
Stan: PLease know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please call on us if you need anything. I have notified your VA-O family of your lost.
Teri Provenza
September 19, 2008
My deepest Sympathy for your loss, Teri Provenza
Linda Overcash
September 19, 2008
Stan,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nan Mills-Smith
September 19, 2008
LInda,
Your smile and laughter were magnetic. We retired together and shared some great moments in HCS. An earth angel is now a heavenly one.
Thanks for the memories.
September 19, 2008
I am so sorry to hear linda's accident,
she will be greatly missed .Linda was a wonderful person who touched many lives, I know it will be hard but try to only think about the good times you've had.
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