Jody Linker Obituary

Jody Linker CONCORD Jody Elizabeth Linker, 51, of Concord, died peacefully, surrounded by friends who loved her, Monday, April 8, 2013. Miss Linker's funeral service will be held Saturday, April 13, at 12 p.m., with visitation immediately following at First Baptist Church of Charlotte, with Pastor Michael Cummings officiating. Jody was born Sept. 13, 1961, in Charleston S.C., the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison Linker. Jody loved, loved, loved her cats and enjoyed horseback riding. She also enjoyed reading and working out. Jody had a soft spot in her heart for the homeless and enjoyed helping with "Room at the Inn", a ministry for the homeless. Jody attended North Carolina State University and Western Carolina University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She was a graduate of Cabarrus Memorial School of Nursing and employed as a Registered Nurse at Carolinas Medical Center Main. Surviving are her sister, Lee Ann Gates; brother-in-law, Keith Gates; nephews, Ashley Morrison Brown, John Mendel Brown and Hampton Lloyd Brown, from Greenville, S.C.; and grandmother, Elsie Hatley. Jody is preceded in death by her father; James Morrison Linker; mother, Jo Ann Hatley Linker; and sister, Deborah Linker Wiles. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Your gift may be payable to HPCCC. Online condolences may be left at www. wilkinsonfuneralhome. com. Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the Linker family.

This obituary was originally published in the Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune.

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Published by Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2013.

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March 31, 2014

I miss you my friend. Your knowledge was so impressive, that you should have been a physician.

Jackie Lewis

April 14, 2013

R.I.P Jodi . You have touch so many lives ,more than you will ever know . You were a good friend to so many and and Angels to others including me. I will deeply miss you . Thank you for helping me through so much . I thank God you are no longer suffering . You were such a special person inside and out . You made L&D so much FUN and keep us in stitches. I have many memories that i will cherish .You will continue to touch us who are still here. But I know you are in a better place. Run , laugh and love like you always do . Bye for now.

Lisa McGaha

April 10, 2013

Jody was an amazing nurse who inspired, mentored, and taught countless people the art of Labor and Delivery care. Her ability to recognize changes in a patients status, then teach that...yes, she was an outstanding nurse. This is only one aspect of the talent Jody held. Her years at CMC will be remembered by MD's and RN's lucky enough to have worked with her. She had so much love in her heart. You knew you needed to listen to her if she came to you with a concern. Many mothers know the joy Jody added to their delivery experience. She loved healthcare. It is an honor to say I worked with Jody. She will be missed. 8E family , we were the greatest and Jody was a big part of that greatness. Please know you are loved Jody.

Cindy Alvord

April 10, 2013

I am so grateful to have known Jody and to have worked with her in the ED in Charlotte. She was a wonderful nurse, full of compassion for others. I am praying for her family at this sad, sad time. I know that she is in Heaven, but I also know that lots of people are missing her right now. So, although I am certain that she is no longer suffering, I am praying that the grief that her loved ones are feeling will be replaced with the peace that only God can give and that she would want all of you to feel. I love you Jody.

Angie Hansford

April 10, 2013

Glad you are resting peacefully with our Heavenly Father and savior. Love you my sister.

Eddie Glasscock

April 10, 2013

Jody, I am so thankful & feel blessed, that I was able to recently come see you & talk. You are such a beautiful soul & I'll never forget.

Ann Treadaway

April 10, 2013

Jody, I miss you already. Of course, I will be there to honor you and give you the proper glory you deserve. I love you.

April 10, 2013

Dear Lee Ann, Aunt Elsie and Bill, Oh how sorry we are to hear of Jody's passing but bless her she is not hurting now. I know her Aunt Ethel Baucom and Uncle Johnny Via Baucom are taking good care of her in Heaven now. We still mourn and grieve for Momma and Daddy but we will see them again in Heaven. May the Good Lord hold you close and tight within the coming months. Love Jean Baucom Helms, Janice Baucom, and Amy Baucom Russell

Todd Hornaday

April 10, 2013

Jody was such an inspiration throughout this ordeal. I only pray that I can shine His light as brightly as she did. We will miss her greatly.

Kenny Wright

April 10, 2013

Thoughts and prayers.

Carl Cruse

April 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this special lady. May God give you strenght and peace at this difficult time.

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