Family and Friends 
It’s been two years since Linda passed away. 2020 was an awful year and 2021 was only a little better due to the pandemic. We had a very small family remembrance of Linda November 27th 2021.

    In a tearful expression of Love and Respect,  her ashes were born over the water in Jamaica.

Her loving brother, George III

Linda was a beloved first cousin and friend. I cherish the times I spent at the riverfront home in Deltaville, Va where I learned to waterski during summer vacations. I have such fond and wonderful memories of the time we spent together on those beautiful summer days. Linda was a generous and kind and wonderful Christian woman. She cared deeply for her family and will be greatly missed. I admired her as an intellectual. 
May you rest in Jesus till we meet again through this vail of tears on the other side. I love you sweet Linda. My condolences to her family. 

Where do I begin?!? There is so much! When Linda and I began working together we immediately connected over a love for books, movies, and Hallmark ornaments! This expanded into home-improvement projects, Longaberger baskets and, eventually, American Girl dolls! She truly had a GIFT for recognizing value when she walked into an estate sale or thrift store! When I was blessed with my children, she helped me collect some of the classic Disney movies so I could share some of MY childhood favorites with my babies! As they got older, she would bring them books that she found at yard sales or flea markets! When Camdin became interested in American Girl dolls, Linda helped me find clothes and accessories for Camdin's dolls. Ironically, when Camdin decided she was too old for AG dolls, Linda and I continued to collect! We both had our favorites! But the best part was hunting for a deal and comparing notes!
We stayed in touch after Linda's retirement; meeting for lunch/dinner every few months. She was always cleaning a closet or rearranging a room and would call and say, "I have some things for the children" so lunches with Linda sometimes felt like Christmas! When our life turned upside down, Linda was supportive and kind. I had to stop "collecting" but she continued to bring books to Camdin and Luke, helping them to collect their favorite series and authors; she began collecting the "tiny houses" ornaments for Luke and anything that referenced crafting for Camdin. She wanted them to know they were loved. And they did..we all did.  
I have struggled to write this tribute. It is difficult to comprehend that she isn't a phone call away.  Especially during this crazy quarantine! I catch myself thinking, "oh, I need to check on Linda!" because that's what we did...checked on each other. Distance and time didn't matter,  because we always picked up where we left off.  I know our next meeting will be similar and she will have a glorious story to tell! Til we meet again.....

Ms. Robb was an extraordinarily caring woman. She would travel to visit us for lunch and we would sit and catch up. I remember her being particularly snarky, she always had a witty comeback. She always had something to talk about, we never ran out of conversations around her. She used to bring us movies, books, and ornaments from her yard sale shopping. She knew my favorite genres and always brought books I loved. Her ornaments will always adorn our annual Christmas trees, keeping a small part of her close to us during those times. Her books will always sit on my shelves, spines bent from rereading. She will be remembered there too. Our movie collection is enjoyed at least once a week and most of our collection we got from her. We will remember her as we enjoy her kindness to us that lasted years after her retirement.
Thank you Ms. Robb. 

I have such wonderful memories of Linda and all of my cousins. Every morning , I enjoy seeing this photo reminding me of all the fun we had. Linda was also such a special friend to my Mom and Dad over the years. She will be missed by many. 

I first knew Linda when George and Debra, my daughter, were married. She made her own dress for the wedding, with contrasting purple fabric sewn on the bias. It was beautiful and so unique, like Linda. You can see her in the photo album, with the bridesmaids, including cousin Donna, dressed in red velvet.

We connected more closely after I married Eddie and moved back to Virginia twenty years ago. We would meet with family at the river where we spent many weekends and holidays. Her joy in life was collecting the things she loved and we spent many hours talking about collectibles, home improvements and family.

She was eager to find special gifts for everyone. When she heard I was looking for a small gate-leg drop leaf table for my kitchen, she found one with matching chairs, a gift I will always cherish. I loved her dearly as my own daughter. She was kind and patient. I will miss her so much.

Our Aunt Linda will always be remembered as such a strong, super smart loving part of the family. After a big family meal that she would have helped prepare, she would often sit back quietly and listen to our little desires in life. Linda would often remember each of our wants and kindly fulfill them at future family celebrations.
      She would always give Amber the newest Disney and Special Barbie movies that we would continue to watch, over and over throughout the years. Linda will be so mournfully missed. 

Linda was like my older sister.  I had an older brother, Johnny and with my cousin, Little George and I being one day apart, we were like brothers and sisters, one unit with two sets of parents , it seemed .  Our parents; John and Virginia and their parents, Uncle George and Aunt Louise were always there for us. All of us . One time I remember when we were in the process of building our homes in Hanover.  We had an old truck that provided a great deal of fun in the rough-cut front yard at our house.   A yard full pine trees,  holes and stumps.   I seem to remember a couple new trees had just been added to the property.  (Mom thought we may need a couple more. )  Into the truck we all climbed with Linda at the wheel !   As we whirled around the front yard, with dust and grass flying,  one sapling tree may have been sacrificed.  Drive Linda! Drive ! Whoops!   You could hear us for miles, I’m sure, laughing and screaming with joy !  This is a time I will never forget.  Not sure if we got in trouble or not, but I’m absolutely sure we all had soapy baths to follow.    It was so much fun and is such a good memory!   In closing I’d like to say as always, don’t forget Linda,  I love you!

Continued from John Fraysse above:  

You can imagine my surprise, four years later,  when Linda came home from College married to Mike Robb!  Mike was a layed-back-kinda-guy but also had a definite affinity toward “Adventure” and Linda was at his side on every one of them, much to my Aunt Louise Brill’s chagrin.  I remember one conversation where her Mom lamented the perils of Linda’s recent exploits to which Linda responded, “Well Mom, you taught me that I should honor and support my husband, so that is what I am doing!”  I’m sure her Mom wished she had not been THAT “supportive”!   Nevertheless, Linda and Mike made it through the more “interesting” times of their lives with their health and dignity in tack as well as a plethora of interesting stories and souvenirs!  And then there was her 33 years as an Educator and Librarian in the Virginia Education System.  How she found the time to do everything was a wonder to me and I’m sure to others as well.  Whatever chutzpa Linda may have concealed as an adolescent, was unabashedly revealed as an adult!

Linda’s unselfish Love for her family was one of her most endearing qualities.  This was never more lovingly demonstrated than with her caring and compassionate ministry to her family during the later stages of their lives.  Included were her Dad and Mom, her Aunt Clara Mae and, most recently, her husband, Mike.  Out of the abundance of her heart, Linda willingly stepped into these roles which were, many times, filled with difficult circumstances and heart wrenching decisions.  

And finally, let’s not forget Linda’s strong sense of independence which was both Troubling and Noble.  Troubling, because her independence, sometimes made it difficult for the ones who loved her to provide the help she needed.  But, Noble because Linda strove to live her life independently, on her terms, unselfishly giving to others, and refused to become “a victim” herself!  

How else should we live?  

Bravo, Dear Cousin, Bravo, Indeed!

This is such a Beautiful Tribute to Linda!  She would be so proud of and entertained by all the lovey music and pictures in her honor!  
Linda’s Life was one well lived and centered around public service.  Her commitment to Education and her concern and care for her Family and others was obvious to all that knew her.  
As First Cousins on our mother’s sides, our clans were close, not only in regard to our ancestry but also physically, as we were neighbors.  Our parents built our Hanover homes on land that was purchased and divided between them.  Our families also built and shared our “River Home” on the shores of the Rappahannock River in Deltaville, Virginia.  Linda’s Dad was a Master Carpenter and Masonite.  Linda’s Uncle was a Plummer and my Dad was a Master Electrician and Designer.  Collectively, Our Families had the requisite skills to build exceptionally strong and well crafted houses.  
Both Hanover homes were Brick with walk-out basements and I think Linda and I handled every one of those Cinder Blocks and Bricks!  Linda supplied her Dad, my Uncle George Brill (Jr),  with a seemingly endless supply of Blocks, Bricks, Mortar and Pepsi.  Uncle George would many times give me a bottle of Pepsi when he was working on my Home.  Two things Linda made sure of: 1) that I was mixing the mortar properly according to her Dad’s exacting specifications, and 2) that I had asked permission to have that bottle of Pepsi I was drinking!  You see, Linda was careful to follow “the rules” while I, on the other hand, had a healthy disrespect for them.  But, I must confess, heeding her advice did keep me out of trouble on several occasions.  
Linda did great in school and was well read.   Although she never claimed the title, I perceived her as the family intellectual.  In high school, most boys seemed immature to her and she set her focus on achieving her goals in Higher Education. 

I have known Linda for over thirty years. She was very interested in my homeschooling our daughter. She would bring us books, videos, and different activities she thought we would enjoy. I did all the crafts for Vacation Bible School for many years and Linda was always on the lookout at the Flea Market for things that we could use for crafts.

When I started the library at Meadowbridge Church, Linda donated library supplies, cards and pockets to put in the books, plastic boxes for videos, and even a library cart that is still used today.   

Linda and her mother made several large banners that graced the front of the church for a long time. Linda had a gift for flower arranging and was in charge of decorating the church sanctuary and foyer. When a particularly striking flower arrangement was given to the church, Linda carefully replaced the real flowers with similar silk flowers, preserving the arrangement.   

I invited Linda to join the 50 Plus Club three years ago. She loved coming and meeting with old friends, and everyone loved her peach dump cake! She was very generous to all of the members, listening to us talk about our favorite things, and going out of her way to look for specific gifts for each of us. We will miss her greatly!

I have known Linda my whole life. We attended Patterson Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church together; and her grandmother, Clara Wacker, babysat me and my sisters when my mother went to work.  I remember working with Linda and her father in Mrs. Wacker’s garden. Linda was a hard worker as we pulled weeds, staked up flowers, and cut grass. 

 Linda was very generous as was her mother. I lost track of her when she and Mike traveled in the truck. We reconnected at Meadowbridge Church where she and Mike were very active and she was the treasurer for many years.  She really put her heart and soul into what she did. 

I have known Linda  when she was treasurer of the church.When time life changes I seldom see her except when we cross our path in some stores. Later, we have this  Fifty plus club in Meadowbridge church, that's when we reconnect again. We have a wonderful group and she always looking forward when time come to get together.  I always text  her when our group will  meet and yes we enjoy eating together and she always  bring this Peach dump cake which is soo delicious!  Surely, she will be missed  one of our dear sister In Christ.
     My deepest Sympathy to the Family

I was attending a 50+ Club gathering and happened to mention that I couldn't find a brand of fruitcake and the next time we met, Linda handed me a gift bag. It was the fruitcake I wanted and loved. She has given me one every Christmas. Another time we were talking about dishes and the next time we met, handed me another gift bag with the dinner plates I couldn't find. She had gone to the Williamsburg outlet to find them. These are little things that Linda did for me and I know she did for others. She will be missed.

Linda was a part of our senior group the 50t club at Meadowbridge. She loved to come and she made the best peach dump cake that everyone loved and I know it made her feel good.  Cecil couldn’t attend because of his disabilities and she would always whisper to me to make sure I got some for cecil to take knowing he liked it so much.  
She was also so generous. She loved the estate sales and other places and if she had heard that you had an interest in something she found it. I love pineapples and every time I saw her she would have found one and brought me one. And she never wanted anything in return.  She just loved doing it. 
And we always talked about our age because I was just a few weeks older beginning and the end of September
I still have the last text on my phone from when I found out I had cancer and she was there if I wanted to talk.  Carolyn Hawk

Linda was family to so many,  both by blood and chosen family.  When I married her cousin John (Johnny Boy to immediate family) Linda and her mom, Aunt Louise instantly welcomed me into the family with open arms!  You always knew they were glad to see you, and I was always amazed to hear about some of her grand adventures.  She loved her life her way, but that always included thinking of others.  It was her nature to be kind, thoughtful and loving to everyone.  

Linda and Aunt Louise  loved shopping flea markets!  After my son Taylor was born, they never missed an opportunity to pick something up for him.  They gave him his first motorized truck, which he enjoyed for years.  Her love  for books was shared often with Taylor and she never missed an opportunity to spend time with us.  She spoke often of her niece and nephew and was so excited when she became a great aunt.  She couldn’t wait to share with me the gifts she had found for them and was especially excited about The American Girl Dolls she had gotten the girls and the accessories that made them each unique.  She was so proud of them all.  She never forgot a thing and she touched the hearts of so many!  She was so very special and will be missed by everyone who knew her.  We were blessed to have her in our life!

The librarians from Northumberland County Public Schools, Peggy B. Gough, Virginia Mae Jett, Kathryn P. Corsa, and Deborah C. Whittaker shared quite a few adventures with Linda over our many years working with her.  We had great fun attending VEMA conferences, computer workshops, Newspapers in Education meetings, and book sales.  She was a great sport and seemed to enjoy everything we did. Her enthusiasm added greatly to every event. Planning and hostessing Linda's retirement luncheon at the Kilmarnock Inn was our great pleasure and everyone so enjoyed her special day. We are all distressed by her passing and very glad we knew her. Our sincerest condolences to her beloved family.

Linda was my first cousin. She was so very kind and good to me. We had so much fun going to Thrift stores, estate sales and yard sales. We also had many luncheons and dinners together. I’m so thankful she shared last Christmas with us. Linda was always thinking of others and helping them. She was one very intelligent woman. Linda was so very special in her own unique and pleasant way. She was like an angel to me and I will miss her immensely. Those who knew her were blessed to have her in their life. 

Linda was a classmate of mine at Lee-Davis High School Class of 1966.  So sad to learn of her passing...she will be missed by many.

Mrs. Robb was the nicest librarian I've ever had.  She was always helpful and friendly and always had a smile on her face. She was an amazing woman. She'll be missed. 

Judith Lydia Wells (Gogates)
Class Of 2011 NHS

My Aunt Linda never showed up empty-handed. Every time we were lucky enough to see her, she had found something for us that she thought we might like. American Girl Doll items for my daughters, a music stand or book for me. The last thing she gave me was an item she found in her home - a tiny ivory elephant that her father (my grandfather) had brought back from India, where he was stationed during WWII. It must have been years since she heard me talk about my small collection of elephants, but she remembered and knew how much this little trinket would mean to me.  Linda was like that: she remembered. And then she used these remembrances to make you feel special. 
I will always remember my Aunt Linda so fondly. For all the good she did. For all those she took care of. For all the ways she reached out to make everyone know they were so loved. 

Just wanted to say how very thankful I was to have Linda's empathy and help in my parents time of aging. I've am fully on board with my responsibilities for them but,  it was new and a bit stressful. Linda was kind, gracious and patient, I will always remember that. 
 One example - without her the process of getting a new Refrigerator in for the folks wouldn't have been a success, I had given up. Ended up being a  successful and very funny story that Linda and I shared.  Rest easy cousin.

She was Always was positive around me and was nice to me.

Linda shared her library with me when I taught the ATAG program at Callao Elementary School.  I knew her for many years after that. She was generous and kind. I can still hear her laugh; her cheeks got red, and she’d duck her head in laughter. RIP, my friend.

Linda was truly an authentic and special person. She was hardworking, an independent woman, she was giving, and wholesome. I love how she was so passionate about things in her life and admire the grit she had with hardships. I will miss her.

My sympathies to Linda's family for their loss.   I worked directly with Linda for several years as principal of Northumberland High School while she was our librarian.  Linda was dedicated to her work and played an instrumental role in the planning stages of melding two libraries into one.  Her attention to detail was evidenced by the smoothness of the physical move to the new high school middle school complex in June 2009.

I first met Linda at the "old" Northumberland Middle School, as preparations were being made to combine the libraries.  We enjoyed talking about our homes, of which she was extremely proud.  She was describe the intricate details that her father put into building that home.  As our friendship progressed, we would talk about children's literature and the latest movies.  As an English teacher, she was an invaluable help to me in utilizing the resources available through the library.  She will be missed.

My name is Eddie Barnes and I served as the NHS Art/Photography Teacher for over 30 years. Linda Robb was so beneficial to my program as she was always looking out for media that I might be interested in.  She was a tremendous lady and an asset to the educational programs at the high school. 

I have fond memories of Mrs. Robb as an educator and librarian. She cared for us all with grace and expertise.

Mrs. Robb was one of the sweetest librarians. She always treated us so nice.

Hope Thrift Ministries

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Michael Robb; father, George Ivan Brill, Jr; and mother, Louise Wacker Brill. She is survived by her brother, George I. Brill, III (Debra); niece, Christa Brill Dingman (Ryan); nephew, G. Ivan Brill, IV (Miranda); great-nieces, Reese and Avery Dingman; great-nephew, G. Ivan Brill, V; aunt, Joyce Nuckols (Murrell); and beloved cousins and friends.

OBITUARY

Linda Louise Brill Robb

September 29, 1948 – April 3, 2020

Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory

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