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Linda Willis Obituary
July 11, 1943 - November 2, 2024
ROGERSVILLE - Linda Fain Willis of Rogersville, TN passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home. Born on July 11, 1943 as the middle daughter of the late Olsen and Frances Fain. She graduated from Surgoinsville High School in 1961. Her and Bud were married for 55 years, making their family and two children, Laura and Steven their priority. The bond shared with her children exemplified the depth and enduring strength of a mother's heart. So many details are forever preserved through her kindness, attention and love in which she added to all aspects of her life and those she touched.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Claude "Bud" Willis Jr; son Steven Willis; sister Joan Crowe; father-in-law and mother-in-law Claude and Ethel Willis; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Billy Joe and Mary Willis; John and Madalyn Frazier; Barbara Tedder; nephew Mark Kassem.
She is survived by her daughter Laura Willis of Knoxville, sister Carol Eidson and husband Joel of Rogersville, sister-in-law Ann Kassem and husband Sam of Kingsport, brother-in-law Maynard Tedder and wife Nancy of Kingsport and several nephews and nieces.
Receiving of friends will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the chapel at Christian-Sells Funeral home in Rogersville. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, November 8, 2024 at the funeral home with Reverend Johnny Carr officiating. Burial will follow at McKinney Cemetery, Rogersville.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory to Samaritans Purse Organization through their website by using the following link https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/linda-willis-rogersville-tn/
or by contacting Donor Ministries 800-528-1980.
Online condolences may be sent at christiansells.com.
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Paul Vance
November 8, 2024
Laura and Family... I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Linda! She was so good to me and I loved her so very much! I remember after I come home from the USAF, she and I walked over the hill at Aunt Francis to the river... I remember saying... Linda, I never knew the river was this close.... she laughed that beautiful Linda laugh and said " Now you know why we never told you !" Rest Easy Linda I will never forget you and I will love your precious memories forever !
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