Mama Linda on Our Wedding Day
Linda was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. The first time I met her, I knew I loved her. She was the kind of person that was always ready for a new adventure. She loved Mojitos (especially the mango version from Marleys in Hilton Head), good friends, and the small things that made life beautiful. She was the kind of person that if she wanted something, she went after it. She started her own business, Domestic Diva, about 3 years ago, and almost all of her clients soon became her friends.
One of her best friends, Nell, explained her first meeting with Linda. Nell needed someone to clean her house, so she called after seeing an ad in Hilton Head. When Nell’s husband answered the door, Chris asked, “What if I don’t like your work?” Linda answered, ” Tell you what, I will clean, and if you like it you pay me and then I will come back again. If you don’t like it, then you pay me and I won’t come back.” I love this little story because it shows the spunkiness that was Linda. Always sincere, and never beating around the bush, you could always count on Linda to tell you the truth.
I have always been amazed at how well Linda raised her son Al. She taught him to be strong and level-headed as well as independent, but she also taught him a compassion and understanding for people that is so rare. I thanked her more times than I can count for raising Al the way she did, for teaching him how to be sensitive to a woman. I hope that I can do as good of a job with her grandchildren.
Linda passed away surrounded by loving friends and family, and she will be sorely missed. Although, her life was filled with riches, they were not of the monetary version. She requested to be cremated, so we are honoring that request. With no insurance, the cost is close to $2000 for the cremation. We are asking for donations to help with these expenses. Instead of flowers or even cards, please consider a donation to handle the funeral costs.
The memorial service with be held on Saturday, October 10th, the weekend of Linda’s birthday. We chose to do this so that we may honor her life. The memorial will take place at the Thunderbolt Baptist Church right outside of Savannah from 1 – 3pm.
Next Spring we intend to carry out Linda’s last wishes. She wanted her ashes sprinkled over the Jamaican waters.
I loved Linda because she loved my daughter. Living almost 4 hours from Rachel, I never worried because I knew that Linda was looking out for her and loved her like her own. I loved Linda because she raised my son in law to be a loving caring intelligent husband (who will be a loving caring father to our grandchildren). I loved Linda because she was funny, out going, and never met a stranger. Although I didn’t know her long, I will miss her.
Oh! Also that is a GREAT picture! That is just how I will remember her with her jewelry and her big smile!
What a great picture, that is just how we will remember Linda.She was our neighbour on HHI and soon became our very good friend.
We will miss her very much.
Linda was our neighbor here in the Hamiltons on Hilton Head Island. She was the BEST!! Every time we saw Linda she had Sabrina in her arms, on her lap or in the basket of her bicycle. That dog was a great comfort and companion for Linda. We won’t remember Linda without remembering Sabrina also. Linda was also a fantastic cook. Many times she would invite us to dine with her… a pleasure we never refused as we knew we were going to have something delicious. We will miss her ready smile and her great sense of humor. Leon and Betty