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Linda Tusinski Obituary

Linda White Peden Tusinski, 70, of Windsor, VA passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, after a courageous life long struggle with diabetes. She was the daughter of the late Benny Fenton Peden, Sr and Martha Louise Stanley Peden. Linda is survived by her sons, Samuel Watson White, IV (Kristy) and Sterling Wayne White; granddaughter, Samantha; sister, Gayle Bartlett (Steven); and a brother, Benny Peden, Jr (Tammy). She was also preceded in death by her husband Samuel Watson White, III; and a brother, Joseph Wayne Peden. She loved to cook and work in the garden canning vegetables each season. She enjoyed crocheting, and celebrating the holiday season with her family. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 2 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, Smithfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the VA tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center Demonstration Gardens, 1444 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. The family would like to thank the staff at Birchwood Rehabilitation Center for their compassion and care. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 25, 2022.

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Lois Sadler Taylor

September 28, 2022

Sammy & family: I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was always such a sweet person! I am thinking of you and keeping you all in my prayers.

Christine Vassey

September 24, 2022

Linda was always one of the sweetest people I knew. Never complained, even when it was obvious that she was in pain. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

Turekia White

September 24, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wanda Collins

September 23, 2022

Dear Family,

We are sadden to see this. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Clark-Scott
Phyllis Clark-Bryant & Family
Ivor VA
Wanda S Collins
Windsor, VA

Donnie, Belinda, Bubba, Jimmy and Lori

September 23, 2022

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom, Linda was always smiling and we know this last year has been so hard for her. God knew she was tired and ready to rest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, hold onto the many memories you all shared with Linda!!!

Tracy James

September 23, 2022

Sterling and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish and celebrate your mom's life. Peace and comfort I pray for all of you. God will ease your hearts.
Love Edward and Tracy James

Margaret Jones

September 23, 2022

Sterling and family. My sincere condolences. Linda was such a kind person. May she rest in Peace

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