She was born on December 31, 1940, in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Myra F. (Rhodes) Hoover.
Linda graduated from Broadway High School in 1959, and was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In her later years, she attended Mt. Zion Covenant Brethren Church. She was a bus driver with Rockingham County School District for 14 years and was employed with Valley Engineering before retiring.
On December 2, 1959, she married James “Jimbo” O. Buchanan who preceded her in death on November 28, 2023.
She is survived by two sons, Keith D. Buchanan of Memphis, TN and Craig E. Buchanan of The Villages, FL; two grandsons, Cody James Buchanan and Dylan John Buchanan.
In addition to her parents and husband, a sister, Patsy Spitzer, preceded her in death.
Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, P. O. Box 413, Harrisonburg, VA 22803.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
