She was born on June 23, 1948 in Alexandria, VA and was the daughter of the late William and Joyce Fox Shenk.
Linda graduated from Luray High School and attended Lord Fairfax and EMU where she received her Bachelor’s Degree; she then transferred to JMU where she worked toward her Master’s Degree. She taught for Rockingham County and Harrisonburg City Schools before teaching homebound students. Linda was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Harrisonburg. She was a missionary in Ethiopia and India. She was very involved with Children’s ministry in Elkton, Grottoes and Harrisonburg.
On February 16, 1996, she married Gerald “Jerry” J. Gildner, who survives.
Numerous cousins also survive her.
Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held 3 pm, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Harrisonburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Buz Menhardt officiating.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
