She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Thatch and Helen Vonzelle Meers Wilbanks; her son Matthew Gilbreath; and her husband, James Robert (Jim) Olive.
Linda leaves behind many loved ones including her brother, Larry Wilbanks; her sister, Susan Woody; daughters, Stephanie Culberson, Melissa Bache and Jamie Olive Cate; daughter in law, Monica Lynn Gilbreath; and grandchildren, Jarrett & Avery Bache; Braxton and Katelyn Angel; and Rylee and Makenna Gilbreath.
Linda was born January 28, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN. She graduated from Ooltewah High School, and Middle Tennessee State University. She had a very successful career in insurance, and retired from CIGNA, after which she worked for Chattanooga Sewing for several years before retiring again.
Linda loved to sew and quilt, and blessed many friends and family with her labors of love.
Linda was a member of Providence Baptist Church where she devoted much of her time and energy. She loved her church family and doing the Lord’s work.
There are not enough words to describe the many ways, and the number of people that Linda touched, or helped during her life. The void of her presence here will be felt by so many, but we rejoice that she is with the Lord in heaven.
Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at 2:00 pm in Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, with Pastor John Jones officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent to the Missions fund, c/o Providence Baptist Church, 8523 Providence Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363.
We respectfully request that “social distancing”, wearing masks at all times, and all CDC guidelines and measures be adhered to at the funeral home and the cemetery.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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