Linda V. Burris, 77, of Concord passed away November 6th, 2020. The family will receive friends at 11 am Monday, November 9th, 2020, at Westford United Methodist Church, Concord. The funeral service will follow at 12 pm with the Reverend Jeffrey Rushing officiating. Burial will follow at Sharron Memorial Park.
Linda was born December 22, 1942, in Charlotte, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Lura Vinesett and brother Robert Vinesett, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ted Burris, her sons, Allen and wife Jennifer, and David Burris. She is also survived by grandchildren Elizabeth Hartsell and husband Michael, Melissa Burris and fiancée Cody Stough, Emily Burris, and Evan Burris. She is also survived by siblings Judy Crumley and husband Larry, nephew Paul Hooper, Richard Vinesett and wife Murna. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Linda was an active member of her church and started her ministry by playing the piano and teaching Sunday school classes when she was sixteen years old. Linda was co-director of children’s ministries at Westford for 13 years where she taught children about her love of Jesus. She also taught dozens of adult ministries courses at Westford for over twenty years. She shared her faith with everyone and loved her children’s church kids with all her heart.
We will remember Linda for her love of the beach, shopping, her church, and her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Westford United Methodist Children’s Ministries.
