Linda was born on June 30 1943 to parents Robert and Vinnie Harris of Petersburg Va. While attending church at Immanuel Baptist she met Ryland H. Elder Jr who would later become the love of her life. They were married on June 30 1962 and went on to have 2 daughters Lisa and Lorie.
Linda was predeceased by her husband Ryland H. Elder Jr., mother Vinnie Harris and father Robert Harris. She is survived by 2 daughters Lisa Reuss and Lorie Mallari, 2 grandchildren Ashley Reuss and Shane Monn and 2 great grandchildren Jaelyn and Jason Jr..