Linda Newberry

Linda Thompson Newberry, 64, of Whitesburg passed away April 14th at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 8, 1951, Linda was the first of six children born to Norman & Frankie Thompson.
Linda married Alan Newberry in 1970 and together they had two children: Robert  Alan II & Amiee Elizabeth.
Linda had a Bachelors in Education from the University of Tennessee and a Masters in Special Education from the University of Kentucky.
Throughout her teaching career she touched thousands of lives across several states. Linda finished her teaching career at Cherokee High School where she  was a Special Education teacher in the 9th grade Academy for the last 8years.
Linda lived her life joyfully, always with a smile on her face and a goal to make everyone around her happy.
Her free-spirit and love of life was contagious and made everyone she encountered feel loved.
She is survived by her children Rob & Amiee Newberry, sisters Deanie Greene & Debbie (Mike) Byrd, brothers Mark Thompson & Robin (Vicki) Thompson, uncle Wade & aunt Jackie Slayton, several nieces, nephews, and many special friends and loved ones.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Norman & Frankie Slayton Thompson,  brother Jerry Thompson and brother in law Jim Greene.
A celebration of Linda's life will take place on Saturday April 23rd at 2pm at Hope at the Gap in Bulls Gap.
Condolences can be made online at Snyder's Memorial Gardens www.snydersmemorialgardens.com
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Linda Newberry Scholarship Fund at First Community Bank in Rogersville. This scholarship will be made eligible to qualifying Hawkins County seniors pursuing a college degree in Special Education.

 

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