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Linda Howell Mathis

03/08/1929 - 12/01/2017

Linda Howell Mathis

03/08/1929 - 12/01/2017

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BORN

03/08/1929

DIED

12/01/2017

Linda Mathis Obituary

Name: Visitation for Linda Howell Mathis
Start: 2017-12-06T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-12-06T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Woodlawn Baptist Church

Published by Memorial Funeral Home on Dec. 2, 2017.

Linda Howell Mathis, 88, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2017. She is predeceased by her parents, Thomas Clyde and Viola Vann Howell; step father, Herbert Pete Saunders and her beloved husband of over 60 years, Marvin L. Mathis. Linda is survived by her sons, Gary Mathis (Pat) and Keith Mathis (Sherry); her daughter, Betsy Respess (Eddie); granddaughters, Nicole, Dana, Jacquelynn ; grandsons, Todd and Eddie Jr.; 3 great grandchildren; special family members, Phyllis and Curly and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda was lifetime member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3512 Virginia Street in Hopewell. Her funeral ceremony will follow in the church at 11:00 a.m. Final rest will conclude in Appomattox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society (cancer.org/givehope) in Linda's memory.

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December 4, 2017

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December 3, 2017

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December 2, 2017

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Pam Field

December 4, 2017

Dear Betsy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother was a very sweet lady. I will miss seeing her in Sunday School. God bless you!
Much love,
Pam and Raleigh Field

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Shannon Lawler

December 3, 2017

I would like to offer my condolences to Betsy and her family at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
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