Linda Tyler Springthorpe, age 72, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her residence. A native of Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Virginia Watson Tyler, an AKC Professional Handler and a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Springthorpe is survived by two daughters: Virginia Collins and husband Bobby of Fayetteville, and B. J. Barnhart of Miami, Florida, one son: Steven Springthorpe of Cookeville, TN, one sister Betty Chancey, two brothers John Tyler and Robert Tyler and grandchildren: Gracin, Gracelin, Tyler, Westley, Elizabeth, Jackson and Patrick.
Mrs. Springthorpe was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to our Faith Family at First Baptist Church, Lincoln Medical Hospice and all expressions of kindness and love from everyone.
A celebration of life will be conducted Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Linda Tyler Springthorpe.
Ginny, BJ and family, my heart goes out to each one of you. Your mom was a gracious and kind person. My first contact was her handling my dog stones river delta dawn. I was fairly new not only to Danes but also the show world. She took me under arm and treated me as if she had known me forever. She wil be a loss to me and all those who knew her. She is an angel now and I am sure will be watching over each of you!
So sorry for the loss of a very nice and respected lady, who I know loved her family very much
Ginny and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very sweet person and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and all of your family..Love you all
Bj , words can not express my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom . She was such an inspiration and a big part of your love of being a dog handler . Linda was always there for you with unconditional love and support . Linda was the wind beneath your wings . She will always be watching over you ,as she always has ! Love you ! Mommy Kathy
So very sorry. Knew Linda & Ed 40+ years. You are all in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Love , Mom, Dave, Brenda , Michelle & Chuck ??
Words can not describe how much my many years of friendship with Linda meant to me. I am so grateful to have known her. She was a strong woman and a woman of great faith in the Lord. My condolences to the family.
Linda was loved by many,always she will be in the hearts of her family and friends,smiling down on her beloved dogs at every dog show.,,,,
Ginny & family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Ginny, So sorry about your mom. We love you and your sweet family and will be praying for comfort through God at this difficult time.
We are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.