Linda Sue Walton Johnston
(June 12, 1940 – October 10, 2016)
Linda Sue Walton Johnston, 76, of Valrico, Florida died Monday, October 10, 2016 at home surrounded by family.
She was born June 12, 1940, in Clarksville, Arkansas. Linda was the daughter of the late R.P. Walton and Edith Evelyn Winters Walton.
Linda was a graduate of Clarksville High School and the University of Arkansas. She and her late husband William King Johnston moved several times after leaving Clarksville with memorable years spent in New Jersey, California, Texas, Aruba, and Florida. Linda was once a first grade teacher, librarian, and dedicated homeroom mother. She was an active member of many groups including the Junior Women’s League, bowling teams, tennis league, bridge clubs, and bunco. Linda was a dedicated leader with the widow’s group at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Valrico, Florida, and she enjoyed spending Sunday mornings with her bible study group. For the last several years, she volunteered weekly with the Life’s Treasures Thrift Store, which supports LifePath Hospice. She is known to her friends and family as a selfless, kind, generous person who gave to others despite her own struggles with cancer.
Survivors include one sister, Charlotte White and one brother, Mark Walton of Clarksville, Arkansas; brother-in-law Joe Johnston, sister-in-law Judy Johnston of Bentonville; daughter Susan Moss and husband Christopher Moss of Dahlonega, Georgia; daughter Shelley Fritz and husband Robert F. Fritz III of Valrico, Florida; son William Bryce Johnston and wife Jennifer Chamoun of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren: Tristan Holtz, Alexandra Holtz, Sarah Moss, Allison Fritz, and Cameron Fritz; nephews Josh Johnston, Christopher White and niece Jill Johnston Bendtson.
A viewing will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 at Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville. Linda’s funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, at the Cherry Street Baptist Church in Clarksville with Brother Robin Foster and Brother Don Bradford officiating. The burial will be at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of the Hardwicke Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held from 11:00 am-12:00 noon, October 22, 2016 at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Valrico, Florida. Visitation begins at 10:00 am.
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I volunteered with Linda at Lifepath Hospice Thrift Store in Brandon, Fl. What a sweet lady with so much courage during her struggle with cancer. May she rest in peace. She will be missed.
I have known Linda, for several years, as we bowled together on a team. We also were in Red Hat together and played Bunco once a month. She was truly a special Lady. We were supportive of each other as we focused on our Health issues. She was always upbeat. I will truly miss her. Rest in Peace Linda.
Dear William, Jennifer and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.
She is resting and is at peace. Blessings to all.
I will miss you more than you will ever know. I miss our walks, our talks, our movie and lunch outings. I will never find a kinder, sweeter friend than you. Rest in peace my dear friend.