Linda Ann Grippe

Linda was born and raised in Erie, PA, where she also attended Mercyhurst College completing a BA in Elementary Education and Gannon University obtaining a Master of Education. She met her beloved husband James Anthony Grippe in Erie through a family friend, and they married in 1973. Linda had a lifetime love of teaching, reading and learning, which she shared with many children over her decades of being a schoolteacher. She is lovingly remembered by many of her preschool and kindergarten students as she was their first school teacher.

Linda retired from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Richmond, VA. She enjoyed her retirement engaging in Volunteer positions with VCU Children’s Hospital and the Church of Redeemer. Linda also continued her creativity through activities she loved most, reading, crafts, quilting, knitting and sewing. Linda was cherished by her family, friends and neighbors, with whom she shared countless moments of laughter, companionship and adventures. Linda was known for her kindness, generosity, and devotion to God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry “Bus” Thomas Cotter and Virginia Elizabeth Cotter, her husband, James Anthony Grippe and several extended family members. She will be missed and remembered by her daughter Ann Abell, husband Mike; son, Anthony Grippe, wife Stephanie and her grandchildren Ashton Luby, Hunter and McKenzie Abell, and Luca and Sebastian Grippe.

Visitation will be held from 2 pm - 4 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Woody Funeral Home - Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116. A funeral mass will begin at 11 am on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lewis Ginter Botanical Children’s Garden in Linda’s name as this was one of her favorite places to spend time with her grandchildren. https://my.lewisginter.org/donate/i/thrive

Linda will be laid to rest at Laurel Hills Cemetery in Erie, PA.