Maxwell, Linda Maxey
Linda Maxey Maxwell wasn’t your typical Southern woman. She avoided the kitchen at all costs, entering only to grab a diet Dr. Pepper, she hated shopping and liked to wear cheetah print and plaid at the same time.
Though she didn’t teach us how to bake a loaf of bread or pumpkin pie (preferring to buy directly from Country Kitchen), she taught us to be true to ourselves, never let anyone hold us back and to hold on tight to the people we love.
Tasked with describing her legacy in her own words, she wrote, “Everyone who knows me can tell you that family has always been the thing that gives me the greatest joys of my life.”
She passed away at her home in Christiansburg on December 17, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 46 wonderful years, David Maxwell; her sister, Anne Swain; her three children, Sean Whittemore (Amy Hunter), Tammy Reed (Jeff), and Lacy Bush (Kevin); and her seven grandchildren, Caleb, Tanner, Erika, Seth, Micah, Karly and Max. She was 73.
December 22, 2023 @ 2:24 pm
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family during this very sad time 🙏
December 22, 2023 @ 6:15 pm
So proud to say she was my friend. Her many cards and letters were touching and comforting. I will miss you
December 22, 2023 @ 8:52 pm
Linda has been my friend for 68 years. We shared many things together. Continued to stay close for all those years. She was very special. I will really miss her. My condolences to her husband David, the children and grandchildren and her sister. Sending prayers for all.
December 23, 2023 @ 8:33 am
My dear friend for many years . Will miss you !❤️
December 23, 2023 @ 9:21 am
So sad to hear this! I had the pleasure of working with Linda in the office of Dr Orlando Salinas and later on, the office of Dr Ken Jones and Larry Bennett. Her sense of humor made every work day fun! She was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed by many.
December 23, 2023 @ 10:54 am
My condolences to David and the rest of her family. Linda was a sweet gal and I enjoyed knowing her, I think since I was about 10 or 11 years old when her family moved to Christiansburg. This is a sad thing to happen this time of the year and I know you will all miss her.
December 23, 2023 @ 11:57 am
David and Family, Pat and I are so sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. What a wonderful person and friend to so many. We life you up in prayer for strength and comfort during this very sad time.
Pat and Brenda Patrick
December 23, 2023 @ 12:54 pm
So sorry for your loss Tammy. She was such a sunny delightful person to be around. I cherished her friendship. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
December 26, 2023 @ 6:32 am
I was fortunate to attend CHS with Linda for awhile. She was a sweet and kind lady. So very sorry for your loss. PRAYERS for comfort.
December 27, 2023 @ 11:54 am
Ben and I will miss seeing and visiting with Linda at Country Kitchen. Linda always had a smile, story and laugh. Our deepest sympathies, love and prayers go out to David and his family.