She was born on February 12, 1952 in Wilmington, NC. She attended Winter Park Primary School, Roland-Grise Junior High School and John T. Hoggard High School.
Linda was first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ. She was an active member of Bayleaf Baptist Church, where she found strength and guidance in her faith. She also enjoyed singing in the choir.
She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Her most treasured role was being Nana to her 5 grandchildren. She loved them with all of her heart and enjoyed every moment she was able to spend with them.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, John Calvin Davis, her daughter Karen Swann Sabo and son-in-law David Sabo, her son Kevin Swann and daughter-in-law Antonia Swann, daughter Lauren Davis Saldana and son-in-law, Santiago Saldana and her grandchildren Graham Best, Zoe Swann, Alex Swann, Harper Sabo, and Max Saldana. She is also survived by her brother, Jim Rouse.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ethel Rouse, her brother Ray Rouse, her sister Faye Adams and sister-in-law Sharon Rouse.
She loved all of her family dearly which includes many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In her free time, Linda enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, walking her beloved dog Ella, and spending time with family and friends.
A service to celebrate Linda's life will be held on Tuesday, December 5 at 11am at Bayleaf Baptist Church, located at 12200 Bayleaf Church Road in Raleigh, NC.
The following day, on December 6, a graveside service will be held at 12 noon at Greenlawn Memorial Park, located at 1311 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28412.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to the American Heart Association in Linda's memory.
The Brown-Wynne funeral home in Raleigh, NC is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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