Linda Powell Obituary
Linda Sue Powell, 51, of Ruckersville, Virginia, died on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on January 10, 1961, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Meredith D. Powell of Ruckersville and Mildred M. "Patsy" Taylor of Ruckersville.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters, Tiffany N. Powell and her fianc‚, Floyd Alston and Jamie N. Garrett and her husband, Kevin; her siblings, Delano Powell, Duane Eppard and his wife, Tammy, and CJ Taylor and his wife, Jamie; and stepsister, Melinda Taylor Shifflett. Additional survivors include her grandchildren, Sierra Powell, Lilly Garrett and Arianna Powell; special nieces and nephews, Timothy, Jonathan, Kyah, Lauren, Emma and James; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Powell; stepfather, James Taylor; and three aunts, Betty Thomas, Frances Roberts and Nan Koontz. Linda loved to play bingo, cards and pull the slots in West Virginia, with her very special partners in crime that she thought of like sisters, Jeannie, Patty, Joyce and Linda Koontz. Special thanks to a special family member and friend, Donna Powell for being there throughout her whole battle with cancer day in and day out.
Thanks to Pastor Tim Duggins and members of Mountain View Chapel for all of his guidance and support to Linda and the family during her long battle. Also thanks to Hospice and Martha Jefferson Hospital caregivers for their care and support. Linda wanted to personally thank her co-workers, supervisors and friends at Tiger Fuel for their support throughout her battle with cancer. She also wanted to personally say thank you to Stephanie for her support in my time of need. You were a great friend.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Ryan Funeral Home with the Reverend Tim Duggins officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com. Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Virginia, is handling the arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Angela Breckenridge
December 28, 2012
I Will Miss You
Debbie McWilliams
December 25, 2012
So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She was one really nice lady,daughter,sister,aunt, and friend.You will be missed by all !! Linda I know you are in a better place and now have no suffering and can continue watching over family and friends you was an angel here on Earth and I am sure your an angel in Heaven.R.I.P. Linda we will see you again !!! Prayers to all !!
Caron Family
December 24, 2012
Thoghts and prayers to a loving, caring woman and her family.
Rex
December 20, 2012
R.I.P. Linda. You were a great person and will be missed
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TIFFANY CARTER
December 19, 2012
R.I.P
Tiffany Carter
December 19, 2012
Sorry for the loss R.I.P linda.
Tammy Eppard
December 19, 2012
This is for you Linda. I love you <3
mike lamonds
December 19, 2012
U will be missed
Denise Morris
December 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 19, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Teresa Shifflett
December 18, 2012
R.I.P. Linda i know you are in a better place but will be missed by so many.
Teresa Shifflett
December 18, 2012
R.I.P Linda i know you are in a better place but will be missed by so many.
Donna Powell
December 18, 2012
Linda, I will miss you so very much. I know you are in a better place but it's just hard for me not to see you each day and have our talks and laughs. I will always miss you and love you.
ella & mark lamonds
December 18, 2012
we are very sorry about your loss and will miss linda . she will rest in peace now pain free .
Lisa Clements
December 18, 2012
So sorry to hear of your families loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Christy Brigh
December 18, 2012
Jaime and Tiff.. Sorry to hear about your loss.. In my prayers..
Jenne Garrett
December 18, 2012
Jamie---We hope you find peace and comfort knowing that your mom is in a better place. God has received a beautiful Angel. We love you! Love Travis and Jenne
Barbara Eppard
December 18, 2012
So sorry for everyones loss, thoughts and prayers are with the family
Joyce Eppard
December 18, 2012
Love You but taking comfort in knowing you are no longer in pain and suffering
Joyce Eppard
December 18, 2012
Linda,You know how much we love you and are going to miss you,you left way to early,even in your worse days all you still worried about was your family but that shows what a kind and loving person you were,but i am taking comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain and suffering. Love You
Lisa Proctor
December 18, 2012
You truley will be missed,i only knew you a short time but was very honored to work for you!!! You are an Angel now looking over your loved ones;)
Tammy Eppard
December 18, 2012
Linda, This just doesn't seem real to me yet. Things happen every day that we have no control over. I know you are in a better place & there is NO pain, NO suffering, NO tears ONLY JOY. You know how much my boys think of you & will miss you every day. WE love you so much. Watch over us, say HI to all our ANGELS up there with you & we will see you soon. Love, Duane Tammy Matthew Timothy & Jonathan
Stephanie
December 18, 2012
you will be forever in my thoughts my friend, I love you and will miss you.
Patty Gregory
December 18, 2012
I will miss you my dearest friend but have comfront in knowing that we will meet again. Love you
Barbara Lopez
December 18, 2012
Words will never explain what you meant to me as a friend and as a boss I could come to you for anything at anytime and you was always there with your kind words and wisdom...I still feel like this is a bad dream but I take comfort knowing you are in a better place with no more suffering , you will always be in my heart I love you linda you will never be forgotten. ....
Jeanie Harlow
December 18, 2012
I will miss you everyday but I take comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain. Love You
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