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Barbara Ann Burchfield Linkous, 62, of Mount Carmel went home to meet Jesus on Friday afternoon (October 30, 2009) at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County. Mrs. Linkous was a faithful, loving, devoted wife, mother, mamaw, & friend. She loved teaching Sunday School at Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church & Piney Grove Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She was a prayer warrior for her family and friends who was always quick to listen, encourage, & pray for all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Pastor Waymond D. Linkous; her father, William Claude Burchfield; her mother, Freddie Manis Burchfield; a brother, Jerry E. Burchfield.
Barbara Linkous is survived by her children, Ann Trent & her husband, David (Church Hill, TN), Waymond Linkous, Jr. & his wife, Karen (Mount Carmel, TN), Mitzi Morelock & her husband, Kip (Church Hill, TN), James Earl Linkous & Misty (Mount Carmel, TN); grandchildren, Jacob Trent, Alex Linkous, Levi Trent, Savannah Trent, & Olivia Linkous; her sisters, Carolyn (Cookie) Sproles, Judy Frost, Brenda Garber & her husband, Gary (all of Rogersville, TN), Linda Price (Surgoinsville, TN); her brothers, Charles Burchfield (Smithville, TN), Dan Burchfield (Church Hill, TN), Junior Burchfield (Rogersville, TN); a mother-in-law, Pearl Hammonds Linkous (Kingsport, TN); her aunt's, Betty Manis Phillips & her husband, Kenneth (Church Hill, TN) & Grace Burchfield (Johnson City, TN); special friends, Gale & Janice English, Gary Garber, & Alvis & Sue Adkins along with several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews & special friends.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday (November 1, 2009) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at her residence.
A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday (November 1, 2009) at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday (November 2, 2009) at Wills Family Cemetery in Mount Carmel, TN with Gary Garber, Gale English, Hal Castle, Tony Castle, Wilbur Hite, Dennis Linkous, & Bucky Pierson, & Brother Ed McLain serving as pallbearers. Clyde Lucas, Tommy Holder, Jerry Dykes, & Alvis Adkins will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Linkous family.
Go Back Carter Trent Memorials:
From: Sherry Hutchins-Maikits sherrysishutchins@hotmail.com
Date: 11/08/2009
Ann, Mitzi, Waymond Jr., James Earl, Brenda Garber, Rickey Fields Jr., & Wilbur Hite & all grandchildren.
I am so very sorry for the loss of Barb, she was always so sweet & kind to me throughout my marriage to Wilbur. I loved her dearly, always had positive things to say about anyone and was there anytime a shoulder was needed. Her strength alone should speak volumes to those left behind to cope with her loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult of time. I had only learned of her passing in the last few days. I am here in Hawkins County if anyone needs a shoulder. Barb, I can't wait to get to Heaven and see you again. You have always had a special place in my heart. I love & miss you Barb, kids, grandkids, nieces & nephews and all the in-laws.
From: Lanny & Jane Jackson lanjan@charter.net
Date: 11/03/2009
Dee and family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Hugh,Debi & Brenton Wright wright.hugh@gmail.com
Date: 11/02/2009
Barbara was our sister-in-law and one of the sweetest people we've had the pleasure to know. We were blessed to have her in our lives. We love you all more than you'll ever know and are keeping you in our prayers.
From: LINDA HENOPP linda.henopp@tfbf.com
Date: 11/02/2009
ANN AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR LOSS TODAY. YOU KNOW HOW SPECIAL YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ARE TO ME. I WILL HOLD YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
LINDA HENOPP
From: Amy Dykes Belcher tbelcher@chartertn.net
Date: 11/02/2009
Ann and David,
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family throughout this difficult time.
From: Emily Cornett cornette@hck12.net
Date: 11/02/2009
So sorry about your mom. Glad she is in a better place and no longer suffering. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Mark and Cindy estes_4@charter.net
Date: 11/02/2009
Extending our deepest sympathy for you in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult hours. May God's love bring you comfort and peace until you see Barb again.
With love,
Mark, Cindy, Cody and Parker
From: Joni Toler tolerj88@aol.com
Date: 11/01/2009
Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. If I can do anything for you all you have to do is call. With love and prayers, Joni
From: Patsy, Jeff and Derick PatsyAMorelock@aol.com
Date: 11/01/2009
Mitzi and Kip, We're so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful woman, as you all know, and is no longer suffering here. I know that you can take comfort in that she's with Waymon in the place God has prepared. I know you miss them everyday but the memories you have will get you through until you see them again (that knowledge is what has worked for me all these years, anyway). We love you and are here if you need us for anything even if just to talk, we'll listen and help anyway that we can. God bless you all.
From: Alvis & Sue Adkins vadkins@earthlink.net
Date: 11/01/2009
Barbara was a very special sister-in-law
and friend. We love you all and you are
in our thoughts and
prayers.
From: Teresa Cannon teresie@embarqmail.com
Date: 10/31/2009
Ann and family, I am sooo sorry for your lost of your mother. I know how much of a beautiful person she was and will always be to you all. Please know I have your family in my prayers and will be thinking about all of you. God Bless
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