She was born in Goshen on April 16, 1949, to Melvin A. Sampson and Bessie May Minter Sampson.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister-inlaw, Bonnie Sampson, and a great-nephew, Devin Riley.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, David Michael Jackson; three sons, Robert Hinkle (Amy), Michael Bowden (Amber), and Christopher Jackson (Michelle); two brothers, Gerald and James Sampson; five grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and many other close relatives.

Linda served as director of the Valley Program for the Aging Services for more than 20 years. She was a long-time member of Glasgow Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, led Women’s Missions, and taught Sunday school and VBS. She absolutely loved her family and God even more. She never met a stranger and touched the lives of countless others. She was definitely our angel on Earth.

A funeral was conducted Friday, Nov. 15, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by the Rev. William Thomas and the Rev. Wes Young. Burial followed at Glasgow Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Connections Plus Hospice, Inc.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. NG