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Linda BOOTH Obituary
Linda attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in Cookeville, Tenn., graduating in three years in 1963 with a degree in mathematics. She moved to Hampton, Va., where she worked for NASA and met her husband of 45 years, Donald Franklin Booth Sr. She became a resident of Yorktown, Va., and proudly left the workforce to become a stay-at-home mother to three children. She later returned to work on the NASA campus as a systems analyst for Lockheed-Martin, and retired on the same day as her husband, an electrical engineer at NASA. Linda loved gardening, playing her piano, reading, and spending time with her family.
Her memory will be cherished by her devoted husband, Donald Franklin Booth Sr., of Yorktown; three children, Suzanne Booth Jamison (Neal), of Roanoke, Va., Donald Franklin Booth Jr. (Sheena), of Poquoson, and Melissa Booth, of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Ann Bilbrey Glenn (Steve), of The Woodlands, Texas; two grandchildren, Evan Jamison, of Roanoke and Reed Booth, of Poquoson; along with nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Parklawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Linda's church, Gloucester Church of Christ (2432 Hayes Rd, Hayes VA 23072) or Riverside Hospice (12420 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606). The family wishes to express their gratitude to Riverside Hospice and to their friends for their assistance during Linda's final weeks.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Mike & Jo Ann Jamison
September 11, 2012
Suzanne, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray you will find comfort with the precious memories that will live within your heart...forever!
Lynn Hall
September 5, 2012
I'm so sorry for the loss of this sweet lady. We so appreciate the time we had to spend with Linda and all the family last summer at the reunion. Even though we're far away in Florida, you all are very close in our hearts. I hope that God will reach down and give you some comfort in knowing that Linda is there with him. We love you all very much.
Lynn, Eric, Joel, Alex, and Lindsey Hall
Hope Venus
September 5, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Linda's passing. Linda and I worked together for years, during the time she was sewing the wedding dress for her daughter. She sewed my garter belt for my wedding. I will always cherish my memories of Linda. Deepest heartfelt sympathy for her family. She was so proud of her children!
Lemuel Meetze
September 3, 2012
Don: I was deeply saddened by Linda's passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Lem Meetze
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September 3, 2012
George and I were so sorry to learn of Linda's death. We had not had contact with the family for a long time but have some special memories of Linda when she and Don were dating way-back-yonder and her creativity was so impressive with her sewing skills, etc. She had such a sweet, sweet spirit. . . Our love to the family.
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Pat Naugle Andrews
September 2, 2012
I was very sorry to read about Linda's illness and death in the newspaper yesterday. I remember Linda and all three of her children from the Yorktown Elementary School days. Linda helped me in the library so many times! She was thoughtful and kind and I felt lucky to have her support. She was a sweetheart. She was SO PROUD of her children and rightfully so. I am sorry that she became ill and lost her battle with that horrible disease, cancer. My sympathy goes out to the entire Booth family.
norma
September 2, 2012
We can take our loss to The Hearer of Prayer, and find comfort. Remember the Good Days and things.
September 1, 2012
Suzanne and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, but rejoicing that your Mom no longer struggles. Please know that you all are in our prayers and please let us serve you in anyway we can during this difficult time. Love, Barry and Sabra Combs
karen tilley
September 1, 2012
Donald, Sheena, and Reed, your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are heavy for you; we love you and are holding you close.
xo Karen & Clara Tilley
Amy Ferguson
September 1, 2012
Donald, I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please give your dad a big hug for me. If you need anything I'm just down the street!
Fay Hoerger
September 1, 2012
So sorry about you losing Linda. I worked with her many years and I thought a lot of her.
Kathy Bilbrey
September 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 1, 2012
Dear Booths, You were like a second family of sorts when we were growing up together in Yorktown, Donald was the cool brother I had always wanted, your parents offering unconditional love and support to all your zillions of friends. When speaking about his mom through the years, Donald didn't say "my mom", he'd just say "mom" like she was everyone's mom, and in a way yes she was. Losing her is a tragedy, and it reminds us just how short and precious life is. Know that we love you and are with you in spirit...
JSW
September 1, 2012
To the Booth family, you and Linda have been a part of my life since i was little. Your loss is felt deep within my heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry and Shaina McKeel.
Courtney Booth
August 31, 2012
Donald & Sheena, and the entire Booth Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with all of you and may the lifetime of memories warm your hearts! We love you all, Courtney, Jim, Jake and Carleigh
Kelli and Jeff Tatum
August 31, 2012
Donald and Sheena, We adore you and your family. Our hearts are hurting with you. We love you. Jeff, Kelli, Klare and Layla Tatum
Sara & Craig Firman
August 31, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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