Linda Long

My beautiful sister, I love you Linda, Melinda, Todd and Chris hold on and cherish the memories and fun you’ve had with your mama over the years. I love you all!

My fondest memory of Linda is when I was pregnant with my daughter Autumn. I stayed the night with her and I went into labor. She was so funny running around after calling mom and dad to come get me to the hospital. She paced the floor looking out the window saying " come on Loyd before she has this baby". I started laughing and she told me "stop laughing before you drop that baby on this dirty floor. I laughed even harder. She went as far as to getting out the mop and bucket. Thank you Linda for always being there. I love you and I will miss you. Give mom and dad a kiss for me.

I remember when I was little, Grandma Linda would make me pajamas. She would take me up to her sewing room, measure me, pick out some fabric and get to sewing. She made quilts, pillows and other things.. and she was very good at it. I remember one summer, in particular, we sat on the front porch snapping peas. We would walk around the whole yard taking care of her flowers and vegetables; she took pride in her yard and her home. We would also deliver vegetables and eggs to her friends and neighbors. She took care of everyone around her. I could go on and on; there are so many memories. Everything about her was magical. She was the Grandma every kid could ever dream of, and the most beautiful soul.

I remember staying with Aunt Linda and her making all the kids homemade "big burgers" with everything including shredded lettuce, pickles and a sauce that was special. They were so good! I also remember all of the hours she gave up to be with me and my brother when our dad( her brother) was sick and in his last days. She was also there for us when mom passed. She was such a selfless person and would do anything to help without hesitation. I love you Aunt Linda and am going to miss you and I'm jealous of the reunion you're having with the rest of the family in Heaven!

I will always cherish the memories of my Ma and the special moments we shared together. I remember waking up to the smell of her homemade gravy with toast, a comforting breakfast that always started off our day right (and always asking for seconds and thirds). I remember watching her play electronic Yahtzee in the kitchen and sitting on the front porch playing jacks. Helping her in the garden picking tomatoes or sitting on the front porch snapping peas. She always called me her “angel”, a nickname that made me feel so special and cherished till this day. And her handmade wind spinners, twirling and dancing in the breeze, a reflection of her creativity and love for beauty in everyday life. My Ma was a woman of strength and love, and I will hold onto so many memories forever in my heart. She will now be my angel from above ❤️