Obituaries 8 December 2023

Linda S. Bartlett

Linda S. Bartlett, a beloved mother, grandmother, great- and great-great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 5, 2023 in a tragic accident at her residence in Martinsville.

She was born Aug. 25, 1944 in her hometown of Sinking Spring to the late Russell L. and Sara G. (Nace) Carroll.

Linda was a warm-hearted and kind individual who touched the lives of those around her. She dedicated her life to family and community, exemplifying the true meaning of selflessness. Linda owned and operated a general store in Sinking Spring, where she served her neighbors with a smile and a helping hand. Later in life, she moved to Hillsboro, where she worked at various grocery and retail stores, never failing to brighten the day of anyone she encountered.

An avid family person, Linda cherished time spent with her loved ones. She held a deep bond with her daughter, Tamara (Michael) Longstreth, and her sons Roy Brown, Mark Brown, Michael (Lisa) Brown and Victor Purdin. She was a devoted grandmother to 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Linda was also a loving sister to her brother, Russell (Carolyn) Nace; two nieces and two nephews; cousins; and a host of friends. She found immense joy and fulfillment in the presence of her family, and her legacy of love and compassion will live on within each of them.

Besides her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Eugene "Gene" Bartlett on July 8, 2019; and brother, William Nace.

Tragically, Linda's passing was accompanied by the loss of her great-grandson, Kevin Jenkins Jr., in the same fire. The family is devastated by the loss and finding solace in their cherished memories of Linda and her great-grandson.

Graveside services for Linda will be held at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sinking Spring at the convenience of the family.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.

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