Linda Johnson Hock

Linda is survived by her husband Ray (Newport, NC), their children Raymond Paul Hock, III and wife Alexandra Shannon Hock (Raleigh, NC), Jane Elizabeth Hock Brock and husband Damon Alexander Brock (Raleigh, NC), and Suzanne Virginia Hock Vandergrift and husband Garland Casey Vandergrift (Summerfield, NC); Grandchildren: Kenan Alexander “Scout” Brock, Samuel William Brock, Raymond Paul Hock IV, Stratton Bellamy Brock, Katherine McKnew Hock, Seelybanks Elizabeth Brock, and Sullivan Brewer Brock; Sister-in-Law: Joan Helbig Johnson (New Bern, NC), Niece: Virginia Johnson Killinger and husband George Keith Killinger (Beaufort, NC) and their daughter Elizabeth Blair Killinger Kelly and husband William Marshall Kelly, and their daughter Elizabeth Grey Kelly (Chapel Hill, NC); Nephew: George Ray Johnson III “Chipper” (New Bern, NC), and many other beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Linda is predeceased by her father George Ray Johnson and mother Elizabeth Hilliard Johnson, sister Jane Johnson Meins, her brothers Joseph Johnson and George Ray Johnson Jr.

Linda received a degree from Pan America Business School in Richmond, Va. and later became one of their instructors. She also owned and operated her own upholstery business for many years. Linda was employed as a Fitness Instructor and Art Director at Mayview Convalescent Center where she brought much joy to the elderly with her compassion and encouraging care. Linda was an active member of Bay Leaf Church and St. Raphael’s Church in Raleigh, serving in several capacities including: guitarist, worship leader, and Sunday school teacher. She lovingly and actively supported her children’s endeavors in several leadership capacities for many years, including classroom mom, soccer team manager, theater mom, cheer mom, and chaperone. For the past 25 years Linda enjoyed working on her many artistic talents that were inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the North Carolina coast. She belonged to The NC Watercolor Society, The Carteret County Council for the Arts, Arts for the Hospital, The Beaufort Historical Society and the local Con Artists Critique group. Her beautiful artwork is displayed in several galleries including the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in Beaufort, NC. She was also an active member of Cape Carteret Baptist Church and Community Bible Study where she served as a core leader for many years. Linda especially loved spending time with family celebrating birthdays, holidays and attending the many activities of her grandchildren. Most of all she enjoyed spending time boating with her husband and reflecting on the many blessings of life. Linda will be remembered for her big smile and infectious laugh, but mostly for being a woman of incredible faith with a huge heart for Jesus.

Thank you to all who have shared special stories, words of encouragement, and memories of your experiences with her in these recent days. A private family burial is planned for Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Bay Leaf Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC.

A memorial service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at Cape Carteret Baptist Church on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5pm. The address is 101 Anita Forte Drive, Cape Carteret, NC 28584.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Linda Hock to The Beaufort Historic Association in support of “The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery” c/o Patricia Suggs. The address for donations is 150 Turner Street, Beaufort NC 28516. Website: www.beauforthistoricsite.org // phone: 252.728.5225.