Michigan – Linda Lou (Crews) Kearns died on June 5, 2016 at the Pines of Clarkston in Clarkston, MI at the age of 78. Linda was born to the late Thurmon and Josie (Phillips) Crews on August 30, 1937.
Linda was a faithful member of Bethany UMC in Durham, NC where she was actively involved in the Wednesday Morning Circle. She was a faithful supporter of Durham Crisis Response Center and the Urban Ministries of Durham. Linda was an avid gardener. She could grow anything; a trait she inherited from her father. For 21 years, Linda worked as a Teacher’s Aide at Hillandale School in Durham.
Linda is survived by her sons; Gary Kearns (Lisa) of Durham, NC, and Greg Kearns (Teresa) of Clearwater, FL, her daughter; Kelly Kaza (Marty) of Lake Orion, MI, her sister; Barse Danford (Ray) of Enterprise, AL, her grandchildren; Lauren Kearns Dawood (Guss), Brooke Kearns, Myles Kearns, and Shauna Parker, and her great-grandchild, Alexus Maples. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Robert Kearns.
A visitation will be held at Bethany UMC in Durham, NC on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 1-1:30 p.m. A funeral service to honor her life will follow with the Rev. Julia Webb-Bowden officiating. Interment will then proceed to Maplewood Cemetery in Durham.
Flowers are welcomed, but the family would appreciate donations to the Bethany UMC Building Fund or to the Lewy Body Association in Linda’s memory.
The Kearns family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com, select obituaries.
Vann Marshall
June 7, 2016 at 11:22 amGary we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was such a sweet lady and I know the whole family will miss her deeply. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love ya’ll. Vann,Margaret Ann and Victoria
Pat Roghelia
June 7, 2016 at 1:00 pmGreg, Gary and Kelly I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was my dearest and best friend for 50 years and I have missed her so much over the last few years. I am comforted that she is no longer in any pain and suffering and has been reunited with Bob. She was a very unique person.
I loved all of you as if you were my kids and Linda felt the same about ours.
Love and Blessings
Floyd and Pat
Pat Stancil (Phil)
June 7, 2016 at 3:51 pmI enjoyed 18 wonderful years working with Linda and treasure every moment we spent together! Linda was an”Angel” not only to me but to hundreds of children at Hillandale School who experienced her compassion and love for them. Much love, many prayers and deepest sympathy to all of the Kearns family at this difficult time.
Gale and Gary Cooper
June 7, 2016 at 4:10 pmSorry for the loss of Linda. We will always remember her sweet smile and the love she had for her family. She will be missed by many and she is now back with Bob in heaven.
Lori Earnest
June 8, 2016 at 10:38 amKeeping you all in my prayers. What a wonderful gift to have grown up with Linda as my neighbor. I have so many happy memories of her and time spent at your house or the lake together. She is sorely missed, but I thank God that I was blessed to be touched by her as I was. May God hold you all close. Love you! Lori
Patricia Krist
June 8, 2016 at 12:13 pmI am so sorry to hear of Linda’s death. I loved her so much. I introduced her to my cousin, Robert Kearns, hoping she would become part of my family.
You are all in my thoughts and payers.
Aunt Pat
Gina
June 9, 2016 at 9:43 amI’ll always remember how kind and friendly Linda was to everyone. I know she will be missed. Praying for the family
Debbi Painter
June 13, 2016 at 1:51 pmI just now read this about LInda. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. i worked with her a Hillandale School. I am surprised no one told me. Please know you are all in my prayers. Debbi