Linda Gay Cunningham Kinzie

Linda “Lucy”, born May 7, 1946 was a loving wife to George Kinzie whom she met one Christmas and like a Hallmark movie, fell in love with the tall handsome man with dark hair and beard that delivered our Christmas tree that year. She was a loving mother to Michelle Olenick, from her first marrage to Bobby Childress, who she met at the service station he worked at, their first date was at a drag race, a loving grandmother to Samantha, Kat, Mary and Kai Olenick, great-grandmother to Willow Jamison, sister to Randy and Bonnie and sister to the late Robert and Butchie. She loved animals, roller skating, bike riding, exploring nature & finding “treasures”, beach trips, drives on the mountain parkway, Dr. Peppers, Red velvet cake and her red convertible Thunderbird with porthole windows.

There will be a celebration of life service for Linda on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2pm at Whitten Monelison Chapel, officiated by Minister Matt Heckman. There will be a graveside service to follow at Fort Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday October 26, 2026 from 6pm-8pm at the chapel.

Those looking to contribute, in lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the Humane Society of Amherst County in Linda’s name.