CHAPLIN, Linda J., 60, of Emporia, died Monday, December 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Billy Chaplin; two daughters, Stacy Arthur (Michael Wall) of Gasburg, Va. and Clarke Hobbs (Len) of Emporia; six grandchildren, Caela Dent, Bailee Dent, Brinkley Hobbs, Dalton Arthur, Tyler Wall, and Cameron Wall; three aunts, Marie Peebles of Richmond, Marjorie Ellis of Lawrenceville, and Barbara Carpenter of Emporia; a special cousin, Joan Pless of Durham, N.C. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be held graveside 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Emporia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Emporia Volunteer Fire Department or to the American Cancer Society.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Billy and family, my thoughts are with you in your loss.
She is an angel with God now. She will be looking over your shoulder and watching out for each of you.
She will always be there.
Todd Taylor
December 05, 2008 | Emporia, VA
Stacy, Michael & Boys,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of all your family and friends.
Please know that we are here for you all. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Beth, Ricky & Jeremy
Beth, Ricky & Jeremy Woodard
December 05, 2008 | Gasburg, VA
Dearest Billy and Family - We were very saddened to learn of Linda's passing. A heart full of love & prayers - Donna Daniel and Janet Lee
Janet Lee Woodard
December 02, 2008 | Newport News, VA
I was so saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I, too, have many fond memories of Linda such as how devoted she was as a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you at this most difficult time.
Jeff and Leavelle Koch
December 02, 2008 | Emporia, VA
Billy, Clarke, Stacy and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I pray that God will be with each of you in your time of sorrow.
Martha Harrell Tranka and family
December 02, 2008 | Jarratt
I am sorry for your loss. My thougths and prayers are with each of you during this diffcult time.
Melinda Clary
December 02, 2008 | Gasburg, VA
Dear Billy, Stacy & Clarke,
Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with you all. Growing up with many years of playing together, Linda & Billy both always made us feel at home at thier house and working with them both for years at GRCC they showed me great kindness & never forgot our childhood memories.
May God be with you all at this time.
I know I surely to along with many others will miss her.
With Much LOVE,
Rhonda (Braddy) Phillips, Jason, Justin & Tori
Rhonda B. Phillips
December 02, 2008 | Emporia, VA
Billy, Stacy & Clarke,
So Sorry for your loss. Can't help but to think about all the kickball games that were held in your backyard with all the neighborhood kids me included. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Debbie Yeattes Vincent
December 02, 2008 | Emporia, VA
Billy,
So sorry for your loss of your wonderful Linda, she will be missed.
Let the strength of your devotion, during her illness, provide you peace and comfort.
Jacqueline Chaplin
December 01, 2008 | San Antonio, TX
