Funeral services for Linda Kay Adcox will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Abernathy officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 12pm until 2pm on Sunday at Higgins.
Linda was born November 5, 1942, in Lincoln County, TN to the late James Arthur and Vera Lucille Williams Daniel. She worked for several years as a seamstress specializing in monogramming at Serbin, and later as an administrative assistant for various businesses in Fayetteville. Linda was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County and a faithful member of Washington Street Church of Christ for well over 30 years. She loved her church family dearly and enjoyed reading and studying her Bible. Linda had a close relationship with her brothers and extended family members, enjoying phone calls and gatherings. However, her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She never missed a recital, birthday party, or special event. Linda was kind, gentle, and always cared deeply for others. Her sweet smile and spirit will be missed by all who loved her. She passed away on September 5, 2024, at her home.
Survivors include her daughter, Kara Krinks and husband Jeff of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Ethan Krinks; brothers, Jerry Daniel of Fayetteville, Harry Daniel and wife Barbara of Memphis; sister-in-law, Mary Daniel of Memphis; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Wayne Daniel and Thomas Keith Daniel; and dear friend and companion, James Clinton Bell.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Kay Adcox
I owe so much to my Aunt Linda Kay. She was not only a babysitter, a teacher, an advisor, sometimes a disciplinarian but a friend throughout my 65 years in her life. When I was three we moved from Fayetteville to Nashville, but I would stay at my grandparents’ farm for sometimes weeks at a time when Linda and my uncle Harry still lived at home. Needless to say most of my time was spent with them so they both thought of me more as a little brother than as a nephew. While I was at their house, I went to church with Linda every time the doors were open and also she would clean the church and take me along with her, although most of the time I was no help at all. Growing up I knew by the things she said, the things she did and the way others looked at her and by the way they talked about her, that she was a good person. Not only to me but to everybody. We stayed in touch on a regular basis throughout the years and I still laid out my frustrations to her and she would always make me feel better after talking to her. I miss you Linda Kay and I thank God every day for the family that I was blessed with.
Oh my, where do I begin to reflect on 73 years of sweet memories of my life with my dear sister. She was always there for me. Whether it was hiding me from our Mother to keep me from getting a spanking for my mischievous ways. She always had advice for me, either with her kind voice or that look….like she was saying are you serious. She taught me how to ride my bike and later how to drive. She made sure I always had the right clothes that were in style. She taught me how to be gracious and understanding. However, she was the first to critique my basketball games. My first game of school basketball I was so proud that I didn’t commit a foul. After the game, I mentioned that to her, and her reply was you didn’t play aggressive enough. She said you can’t play hardnose basketball without fouling! LOL! She should know; she was a great basketball player herself. She took me under her wing. She was the first at Serbin to do monogramming…..EVERYTHING I owned was monogrammed.
She took me under her wing and molded me into the person I am today. I owe so much to Linda. She and I had many long and funny phone conversations. We laughed so much together.
We had a special bond. One that can never be forgotten or replaced. There is a huge hole in my heart now that can never be filled. She was like a second Mother to me. We didn’t say I love you to each other near as much as we should have, but we both knew it without the words being spoken.
I will forever miss you; but you will never be forgotten.
Bye Linda,
I love you!
Your brother
Harry
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was such a sweet & gentle lady. Her daughter Kara graduated with my son Brian. May God bless your family at this difficult time.
I love you sweet Linda! I am comforted by the knowledge that you are with our Lord and Saviour now and also uncle James and aunt Vera, along with so many of our family that have gone on before us. give them all a HUGE hug for me, and we will all be together again one day soon!
I am truly sorry for your heartbreak. Linda was always so quite and kind. My prayers are with all her family but, especially Harry Dale.
My deepest condolences to family and friends. She was just beautiful. I pray for comfort and peace for you all.
Kara and family, my sincere sympathy at the loss of your loved one. Linda was a kind, gentle soul who always put others before herself.