Linda Justice Holtzclaw, age 80, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, went home to Jesus on May 2, 2020, after battling kidney disease and dementia.
Linda was born to Paul and Justine Justice on Sept. 28, 1939, in Ashland, Kentucky. After graduating from Ashland High School in 1957, she went on to study biology at the University of Kentucky, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. While there, Linda met her future husband, Lee, at a University of Kentucky football game. They married in 1962 and celebrated 58 years of incredible love and companionship, traveling the world together, and were blessed with three daughters and nine grandchildren.
Linda was an avid artist and lover of nature and animals. She was deeply inspired by color and used it to express herself. She painted in oil and acrylic, subjects ranging from landscapes, animals, and flowers to portraits and nativity scenes. She had many creative talents besides painting. Whether she was sewing prom dresses, flower arranging, cooking, creating wedding veils, or simply setting the dinner table, Linda put her heart into her craft. She served her community in many ways over the years, volunteering at Meals on Wheels, Door of Hope, and Christian Women's Club, to name a few. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, and Grace Fellowship over the years. She was a faithful prayer warrior and especially loved growing in Christ with her Sharing Group family.
Linda was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Justine Justice, and her brother, Paul Justice. She is survived by her husband, Lee Holtzclaw; her daughters, Lorinda (John) Taylor, Lynn (Scott) Simpson, and Luanne Holtzclaw; her grandchildren, Christopher (Nicole) Holtzclaw, Matthew Taylor, Andrew (Dani) Taylor, Julia Simpson, Rachel Taylor, Scott Alex Simpson, Sarah Taylor, Rebekah Taylor, and Mikaela Taylor; her siblings, Margaret "Peggy" (David) Harman, and George (Carol) Justice; and her sister-in-law, Mary Justice.
The family would like to thank the staff at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood for the way they cared for Linda over the past three years.
A private family service and interment will be held on May 9, 2020, with a public Celebration of Life to be scheduled when public safety allows.
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