Obituaries

Linda Donald Gryder, age 77, departed this life to enter her heavenly home on July 18, 2022 at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was born June 30, 1945 to the late Joseph Harold Donald and Sterling Guthrie Donald in Brookneal, VA. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Donald Moorefield of Brookneal, VA., a nephew Michael Donald (Sharon), a niece Pamela Donald Hogue (Joey), sister-in-law Linda C. Donald and three great nephews, all of North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jimmie H. Donald, brother-in-law Harold Moorefield and two special friends, Carolyn Moon and LaRue Strohm. Linda was a graduate of Averett College in Danville, VA. and majored in Christian Ministries serving numerous churches in Virginia. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Linda’s request was for memorials to be made to Falling River Baptist Church Christian Education Fund. A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Falling River Baptist Church by the Rev. Brian Hart.