Linda Cooper Ackiss, age 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026. Born on July 27, 1946, in Princess Anne County, VA, Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community.
Linda dedicated many years to serving as a Computer Programmer for the U.S. Navy Civil Service, where she applied her skills with diligence and integrity. Beyond her professional life, she found joy in bowling, golfing, traveling, attending baseball games, and most importantly, spending time with her beloved family.
She was an active member of the Tidewater Women’s Bowling Association (USBC), the Red Wing Ladies Golf Association, and Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where her presence touched the lives of many.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Melvin David Cooper; her mother, Mary Olivia Eaton Cooper; and two uncles, Garland Eaton and Page Eaton.
She is lovingly survived by her husband of 48 years, Eddie Carl Ackiss; her daughters, Leigh-Ann Waite and Sarah Hayashi (Naoki); her brother, Eddie Lee Cooper; and six grandchildren, Cooper, Elizabeth, Paige, Mary, George, and Maggie, who will all carry forward her loving spirit.
Linda’s warmth, kindness, and dedication to family and faith will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 1:00 pm, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 1265 Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.
