1945
Linda
2020
Linda Franklin Fox
March 4, 1945 — October 22, 2020
Linda Fox
1945 - 2020
Gastonia – Linda Faye Franklin Fox, 75, passed away peacefully on October 22nd at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Lillian and Charles Franklin, Sr.; she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Reverend Ted Reavis Fox, Jr. and her sisters, Sybil Chapman, Rachel Earney, Brenda Adams and Beverly Goble.
After graduating high school, Linda worked in textiles until she married the love of her life and started their family at which time she became a Minister's wife, a role that suited her so well. She served their church families and communities alongside her husband for over 33 years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her daughters, Donna Wallace (Jimmy); Wendy Stiles (Randy) and Christie Woods (Darrell); grandchildren, Amber Stiles (Marvin) and Brent Woods (Heather); one very special great grandchild, Kinley Stiles; her brothers, Butch Franklin (Vickie) and Ronnie Franklin (Patty); sister-in-laws, Bobbie Howe (Andy); Marie Young (Jeff) and Janice Fox.
Visitation for family and friends will be held 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, October 26th at Friendship Baptist Church, 5008 S. New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27th at Friendship Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Stiles officiating.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Woods, Johnny Adams, Charlie Franklin, Donnie Franklin, Jason Franklin, Christopher Goble, Patrick Hurst and Trevor Hurst. Honorary Pallbearers will be Noah Hildebran and Allen Hurst.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with the releasing of the doves.
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, if you feel the need to stay home, a card or phone call to the family will be appreciated.
Memorials may be made to Hillview Baptist Church, 403 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC 28034 and/or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family.
1945 - 2020
Gastonia – Linda Faye Franklin Fox, 75, passed away peacefully on October 22nd at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Lillian and Charles Franklin, Sr.; she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Reverend Ted Reavis Fox, Jr. and her sisters, Sybil Chapman, Rachel Earney, Brenda Adams and Beverly Goble.
After graduating high school, Linda worked in textiles until she married the love of her life and started their family at which time she became a Minister's wife, a role that suited her so well. She served their church families and communities alongside her husband for over 33 years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her daughters, Donna Wallace (Jimmy); Wendy Stiles (Randy) and Christie Woods (Darrell); grandchildren, Amber Stiles (Marvin) and Brent Woods (Heather); one very special great grandchild, Kinley Stiles; her brothers, Butch Franklin (Vickie) and Ronnie Franklin (Patty); sister-in-laws, Bobbie Howe (Andy); Marie Young (Jeff) and Janice Fox.
Visitation for family and friends will be held 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, October 26th at Friendship Baptist Church, 5008 S. New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27th at Friendship Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Stiles officiating.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Woods, Johnny Adams, Charlie Franklin, Donnie Franklin, Jason Franklin, Christopher Goble, Patrick Hurst and Trevor Hurst. Honorary Pallbearers will be Noah Hildebran and Allen Hurst.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park with the releasing of the doves.
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, if you feel the need to stay home, a card or phone call to the family will be appreciated.
Memorials may be made to Hillview Baptist Church, 403 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC 28034 and/or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family.
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