Linda was born in Irvington, NJ, to Ralph and Violet Colyer, on April 8, 1947. She graduated in 1964 from Valesburg High School in Newark, NJ. She married Joseph C. Leuser on October 8, 1966 in South Orange, NJ. Linda graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cedar Crest College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004 and received her Masters of Divinity degree from Moravian Theological Seminary in 2008.
Upon graduation, she became the Pastor at Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, in Bath, PA, before retiring and relocating to North Carolina to be closer to her family. Linda and Joseph recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this past October. Linda’s true passion was being surrounded by family and friends and by helping individuals in their time of need. She always had a smile on her face, a shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Violet Colyer and brother Ralph Jr.
Linda is survived by her loving husband Joseph, daughters Michele Leedom (Jeff), Melissa Mottern (Burt), and son Joseph Leuser (Debbie). Grandsons Nick Leedom, Dylan Leuser and Parker Mottern and granddaughters Tiffany Mottern, Katie Leedom and Amanda and Samantha Leuser.
There will be a memorial service at Four Oaks United Methodist Church, Four Oaks, NC, at a later date.
Memorials may be given to Four Oaks United Methodist Church (in her honor) 302 N. Church Street, Four Oaks, NC 27524.
The family of Linda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to our church family, friends and neighbors for all of their prayers and support during this time of grieving.
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