Linda Reed Douglas, the only child of Robert James Reed and Lila Briggs Reed, now deceased, was born on April 15, 1943 in Broward County, Florida. Linda recently moved to Jacksonville, Florida where, surrounded by her family, she lost her battle with ovarian cancer on May 20, 2018. She is survived by her son, John Darby Douglas, III, his wife Jennifer Lynn Douglas and her grandson, John Darby Douglas IV.
Linda was an only child and chose nursing as her career. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Florida. Always wanting to help others, Linda was a Public Health Nurse for many years. During this time she met the young and handsome John Darby Douglas, Jr. On April 9, 1966, Linda and John wed and lived together happily for 51 years. Throughout their marriage both of them indulged their passion for history, reading, genealogy, and traveling the world. Their favorite place to visit was Scotland. They lived in many places across America before they settled in Warner Robins where they resided for 43 years.
Linda was civic-minded and active in a number of organizations where she served in important roles. She served in several chair positions and as Regent of Sukey Hart Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Warner Robins, Georgia. She served as Treasurer and several Chairmanships in the Governor Treutlen Chapter NSDAR in Fort Valley. Linda Chaired several State committees for the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She spent several summers doing genealogical research in Washington D. C. Linda and John were both active in Clan Douglas Society of North America the local Ocmulgee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Linda's memory will be cherished by her son, J.D. Douglas III and his wife Jennifer and her only grandson, Jack Douglas; all of Jacksonville, Florida; her family far and wide, Audrey Ellison and Elsie Gross (Bill); Matthew Smith (Roseanne), Timothy Smith (Kathryn), Robin Bruton, Lisa Prenzler (Gary), Paul Burger; and many good friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Linda at the Saxon House, 201 Miller Street, Fort Valley, 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018. This is the Historical meeting place of Governor Treutlen Chaper, NSDAR and the home of the Peach County Historical Society.
In lieu of flowers, Linda requested that memorial donations be made through her DAR Chapter for the DAR Schools. Send Charitable donations in her memory to: Governor Treutlen Chapter, NSDAR, c/o Treasurer, Sara Smelt, 208 Farm Estates Rd., Perry, GA 31069-9742
Linda will be laid to rest in Townsend House Cemetery in Dade City, Florida at a later date.
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