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Linda Virginia Akers Sowder

Linda Sowder Obituary

Linda Virginia Akers Sowder, 63, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with her Lord on February 18, 2009. Linda was very kind and caring to everyone she met and she touched many lives. When her friends had problems, they would come to her for comfort. She loved others because she loved her Lord Jesus Christ. Linda also took great care in planting and tending to her plants and flowers. She retired from ITT after many active years of service. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Akers. Surviving are her husband of 27 years, Kenneth Sowder; mother, Gloria "Madeline" Akers; sons, Kenneth Dolinger, and Alan Sowder and wife, Patricia; grandson, Chris Sowder and wife, Sadonna; great-grandson, Scott Sowder, and brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law, Pastor Bob and Barbara Sowder, Wayne and Sandy Sowder, and Loretta Fields. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Jeff Gardner, Pastor Jack Woods and Pastor Bob Sowder officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2009.

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Glenna Boothe

February 24, 2009

I knew Linda other than when we worked together at JCN she was my rock and kept me going. I have many memories of visiting her mother and just hanging out. The greatest possesion I will ever own, is our friendship. I will truly miss my friend........

Linda Schuyler

February 20, 2009

Dear Sowder Family,
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God grant you comfort and peace now and in the day's ahead. May you gain strength through the memories of one so dear. God bless you.
(Linda (Thomas) Schuyler, Friend of Elsie

Mr and Mrs Jack McCraw

February 20, 2009

Were so saddened by Linda's passing. We will miss her smiling face. She was so good to her mother even through this illness. Her mother and mine share the same room at Radford nursing and Rehab. We think of them as family. We will miss her visits.

Sharon Oliver

February 20, 2009

Ken and Family,
I worked with Linda and came to your house several times, Linda was a great friend and always had a smile on her face. She is in a wonderful place now and does not have any pain. I know she loved her family she would always talk about you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon Oliver

Mark and Grace Bert

February 19, 2009

Ken: We are so sorry for your loss. We have many great memories of you and Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Bill and Pat King

February 19, 2009

We knew Linda through her Mother, Glouria Akers. She was a loving, giving, and caring daughter who gave her Mother many hours of happiness. She was a kind person to others and always had a smile on her face. We will miss her and our sincere condolences to Kenneth and the family.

Sherry Akers and Buster Duncan

February 19, 2009

Ken and family -
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you go through your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that Linda is at peace now and no longer suffering. She was a remarkable lady and will be deeply missed.
We love you.

Sandra Goad

February 19, 2009

I worked breifly with Linda before she left ITT. Linda touched my life with her smiles and caring personality. I will miss her terribly and offer my condolences to her family.

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