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Rhonda Lou Washington Linkenhoker, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Sadie Washington; brother, Homer, Jr. "Tim" Washington; and sister, Lottie Jones.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Adams and McKenzie Linkenhoker; daughter, Sonia Adams; grandchildren, Terrell Jennings, Aaron Adams, Madison Crotts, Domanick Linkenhoker, and Manny Linkenhoker; sisters, Nella Hamm and Mary Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1-2pm with memorial services at 2pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with Elder Randall Jackson officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000.
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14920 Lee Highway PO Box 1145, Buchanan, VA 24066
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