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Linda Cuthbertson Obituary
November 5, 1949 - January 23, 2022
Linda Smith Cuthbertson, 72, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia. She was born on November 5, 1949, in Maxton, North Carolina, to Harry P. Smith and Myrtle Louise Parnell Smith.
She grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia, where she was a graduate of Great Bridge High School. She was also named Miss Great Bridge and Miss Chesapeake. After graduating from Buchanan Vocational College with a LPN degree, she worked at several health facilities including Memorial Hospital, Pioneer Hospital, and Blue Ridge Rehab. She also worked for Dr. Jesneck for a number of years, where she retired. Linda enjoyed music, singing, playing the piano, and her grandkids. Her most important job was supporting her pastor. She and David served churches throughout Virginia including Tidewater, Grundy, Charlottesville, and for 30 years here at Hosepasture Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 53 years, John David Cuthbertson; sons, Bryan Keith Cuthbertson (Amy) and Christopher David Cuthbertson (Teresa); brother, Ronald P. Smith (Karen); and grandchildren, Alyson, Abby, Anna Claire, Justin, Lauren, and Samuel.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Horsepasture Christian Church with the Ministers Kyle Thompson and Lunmel Hardison officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 until 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials can be made to Mid Atlantic Christian University Cuthbertson Scholarship, c/o Horsepasture Christian Church Mission Fund, 1146 Horsepasture Price Road, Ridgeway, VA 24148.
Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
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Edith Bowden Rice
February 10, 2022
So sorry to hear of Linda´s passing. I remember her singing "I Sing Because I´m Happy " at church the day she married David. She was. a Christian young lady.
Joan Bowden Sheppard (Avalon Church of Christ)
February 10, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Paddock
January 26, 2022
Praying God's grace will fill the sadness & provide joy.
Wink & Kathy Bailey
January 26, 2022
We are thinking and praying for David and his entire family during this very difficult time. We pray for God to bless you and give you comfort and strength in the coming days and weeks.
Robert and Carolyn Koger
January 25, 2022
We are praying and thinking of Dave and his entire family during the passing of Linda. God bless you and strengthen you in the coming days. Love from Robert and Carolyn Koger
Michele Morris Self & Michael Lee Self
January 25, 2022
Pastor David & Family ~ We are so saddened to learn of Linda's passing! Please know that you-all are in our thoughts & prayers. May the Lord grant you comfort, peace & strength during this most difficult time.
With our deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Michele & Michael Self
Greensboro, NC
Carol Batts
January 25, 2022
Saddened to hear of the loss of your wife. She has received her heavenly wings and will be walking the streets of gold that she was promised as a child of God.
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