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Linda Ivester Obituary
Born in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late James Hampton Smith and Zonie Butler Smith. Two brothers, J.H. and Roy Smith, and a sister, LeBerta Smith Sisk, also preceded her in death.
Linda retired from Broughton Hospital as an LPN after 28½ years of service. She was the owner and operator of Fashion Corner in Lawndale. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and Friendship Force of Cleveland County.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Edward Ivester; a son and his wife, Anthony and Brianna Ivester of Casar; a daughter and her husband, Gwynn and Jason Champion of Lawndale; grand-daughter, Brooklyn Ivester of Casar; two brothers, Billy Smith of Cheltenham, Md., and Ray Smith of Forest City; a sister, Ethel Stamey of Morganton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral: Tuesday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Corinth Baptist Church; the body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.
Burial: Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
Officiated by: The Rev. Norris Willis
Memorials: Corinth Baptist Church, P.O. Box 188, Casar, NC 28020
Funeral home: Stamey Funeral Home
Online guest registry: www.stameyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Ivester
May 21, 2009
Donnie,
What a sweet, sweet girl! I can't imagine your grief. You are in our prayers.
Selvia Brown
laura graham
May 20, 2009
i am so sorry for your loss. linda was a wonderful and loving women. she will be greatly missed.
Shannon Campbell
May 20, 2009
Dear Ivester Family, I am sorry for your loss. Linda was a wonderful person and will always be remembered. I will never forget those summer weekends coming and helping Linda and Gwynn around the store, and the wonderful "Fashion Shows" we had.
Cheryl Church
May 19, 2009
Dear Family, Linda meant alot to me.I worked with her and Ethel at Broughton.I am so sorry for your loss.I will alway's remember Linda.You are in my prayer's.
Rena Queen
May 19, 2009
Gwynn & Family,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Linda was so special to all who knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rena Queen (Belwood, NC)
May 19, 2009
May God bless your family during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Jennifer and Jalen Hubbard
Sheriff John T. McDevitt
May 19, 2009
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a loved one can know the depth of your feelings. I have experienced the death of my parents, a child and my grandparents. I know how difficult these times can be for those left behind.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you. God bless you and your family during this difficult time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellen & Rick Wease
May 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Linda was such a wonderful person and will be missed by all that knew her.
May 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Betty Phillips
May 18, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss at this time . Linda was such a special lady and had so much love for everyone. I graduated from LPN Class with Linda. She will always be in our hearts. May God comfort all of you and give you peace and strength during the coming days. Her love will always be with us.
You have my deepest sympathy and May God bless all of you, You are in my prayers.
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