Linda McBride

July 30, 1944 - January 9, 2006

View this Videotribute Linda Sue McBride, age 61, of Damascus, Virginia passed away Monday, January 9, 2006 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia. She was a daughter of Marvin E. Richardson, of Damascus, Virginia and the late Helen Trivett Richardson. Linda was a member of the Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was known for her gift of giving, her kindness to others and her home was always open to everyone. She is survived by one son, Darren McBride and his wife, Kim Wolfe McBride, of Bristol, Virginia; one brother, Ford Richardson, of Damascus, Virginia; three sisters, Freda Crabtree, of Damascus, Virginia, Nita Howard, of Roanoke, Virginia, and Trish Akers, of Damascus, Virginia; a granddaughter, Chelsie McBride, of Bristol, Tennessee; a grandson, Michael McBride, of Bristol, Tennessee; many nieces and nephews who consider her their second grandmother; a special friend, Louise Greer, of Damascus, Virginia. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 12, 2006 in the Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Ritchie and Rev. August Lageman officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Richardson, Joe Richardson, Rick Richardson, Jerry Richardson, Eric Crabtree, Tim Crabtree, Brandi Owens, Melissa Glod, and Jennifer Edwards. The family requests memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 370 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 or Cancer Outreach Foundation, 104 Abingdon Place, Abingdon, VA 24211. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P. M. Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Garrett Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Emory Robinette and his nurse, Cheryl for the special care given to Linda during her time of illness. Condolences may be sent to the family or a video memorial tribute may be viewed at www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Linda Sue McBride and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, Va 24236, 276-475-3631.