Linda Cora Grove

Born in Farmville, NC on November 7, 1939, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall “Randy” Grove; father, Robert Lee Corbett; mother, Callie Lillian Corbett; siblings, Dalton Corbett, Marjorie Corbett, Faye Herring (Ray), Joyce Brown (Bob), James Corbett (Dot), and Francis Marion.

She graduated from the Montreat College and Barton College in North Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in education. As of member of the Williamsburg Baptist Church, she spent many years as a Sunday School Teacher.

Linda loved her garden! Linda and Randy would grow vegetables, and she would plant wildflowers around the house. She was “famous” for her indoor African violet flowers, which won several awards. People would often come over to see them. They were stunning. They really loved hiking and traveling cross-country when Randy retired from NASA. Linda and Randy loved Shenandoah National Park, and we all took our family vacation hiking in the mountains. They loved walking in Colonial Williamsburg and playing with their grandkids.

She is survived by her son, Eric A. Grove (Sharon); daughter, Audra G. Skinkle; grandchildren, Adrian Grove, Eleanor Skinkle, Ryan Skinkle, and Jack Skinkle; sister-in-law, Shirley Corbett; and special niece, Phyllis Roberts, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, Williamsburg, VA on September 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a service beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment to follow at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg, VA.