Lynda Sue Heath, 76, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2018 from complications of pneumonia. Left to cherish her life, Lynda is survived by her husband of 22 years, Terry Heath; stepsons, Hugh Heath (Angi) and Neil Heath (Kate); daughter, Lisa Gibson (Raymond); brother, David Jennings (K. Adler); grandchildren, Matthew Gibson, Taylor Gibson, Ryan Gibson, David Kirby (Sabra), Denise Vendrick (Michael), John Kirby (Katelyn); and 13 great grandchildren. Lynda was preceded in death by her father, Orvel Benson Jennings; mother, Suda Pauline Jennings; daughters, Sondra Lynn English and Carri Leigh Kirby; and grandson, Nicholas John Heath.
Lynda graduated from Duncan High School in 1959. In the next few years with two young daughters, she worked her way up from pool secretary to executive secretary at Halliburton Industries in Duncan, OK. Later, with life changes and advancements, in 1987 she established her own company, Lynda Charles Cosmetics headquartered in Addison, TX. Using her company platform and profits she was an advocate for abused women and children. She worked to educate school teachers, police personnel, and judges in the recognition and help for abused women and children. She was instrumental in establishing lines of communication amongst multiple and similar volunteer organizations. In 1988 she founded her own nonprofit organization, Voices Against Domestic Abuse and worked throughout the United States.
In 1996 Lynda “retired” and began to devote her time to family, friends, her artistic endeavors, her puppies and world travel. She was known for her painting ability, her love of playing the piano, her devotion to her multiple puppies and her many, many Christmas trees; each tree, a theme and magical masterpiece.
A viewing will be held at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL, Monday, February 19, 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 20, 11:00 am at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL, with internment to follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
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