Linda Faye Ledford Calhoun, 76, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Born in Mitchell County, NC on March 7, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ledford and Doris DeGroat Ledford. Linda was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. She retired from Burke County Public Schools and enjoyed working puzzles, volunteering, and taking care of others.
Linda is survived by her husband, Allen Lee Calhoun; son, Eric Calhoun (Karen); daughter, Regina Calhoun Ledford (Bruce); and grandsons, Casey Calhoun, Aaron Gray, and Preston Gray.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine Ledford Bailey; and brother, Bob Ledford.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Burkemont Baptist Church. A celebration of Linda’s life will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the church with Rev. Dr. Luke Lane, Rev. Bradley Calhoun, Rev. Al Tinnin, and Rev. Doug St. John officiating. Entombment of the cremated remains will follow in the church columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dear Allen, I send my condolences to you and your family. You and Linda were so kind to my mother, Jo. She loved you both. May our Lord Jesus be your comfort and strength.
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you can find some peace in this hard time.
We will truly miss Linda , she was a dear sweet friend, she lived her testimony to Jesus always, praying for you Allen and family . Love and prayers always, Linda and Eddie Causby
I am lighting a candle in your honor mom and to hopefully find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. I love you and will miss you dearly!
Allen & family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. We sure had many laughs about her & Jennifer's experiences at Mull. I am so happy to have known Linda so many years. She was a supper special lady and always helping. I'm sorry I can't attend the service, but I have dialysis 11:20a until 3:05p on Saturday but my prayers & thoughts will be with you and the family. May God Bless all of you. Lynn Causby
Dear Alan and Family, She was a special person and you were so good to Aunt Lib. Thank you both, Ken, Kathy and Dean
Linda was such a sweet and caring person. She served others along side her husband Allen, a deacon at Burkemont. She will be sorely missed.