Mrs. Linda Sue Benfield Bollinger, 79, of Valdese, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Mrs. Bollinger was born February 8, 1945, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Clifton Andrew and Virginia Mae Burleson Benfield. Linda was a loving wife, following her husband throughout his military career and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed any kind of crafts and excelled in painting and scrapbooking.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Edward Bollinger and a son, Martin Edward “Marty” Bollinger, a sister, Nancy Smith and two brothers, Martin “JimBo” Benfield and Terry Benfield.
Surviving are her grandchildren, Morgan and Bridger Bollinger both of Valdese, great-grandchildren, Riley, Aspen, Kylen and Lincoln Bollinger; daughter-in-law, Beth Appleba Bollinger; a sister, Alice Humphries Stamey (Donnie) of Connelly Springs and a brother, Eugene Allen Benfield of Valdese. Also surviving is a special sister-in-law, Susie Benfield of Valdese.
Funeral Services for Linda Bollinger will be held on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Chip Stallings officiating. Interment will follow in the Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorials may be made to Amorem Burke Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese NC 28690 or Burke Animal Services, 425 Kirksey Dr., Morganton, NC 28655.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.
LINDA YOU WILL BE MISS BY ALL THAT NEW YOU LOVE ❤️ YOU SEE YOU SOMEDAY SOON
the class of 1963 drexel class will miss u at their class meetings lv u phyllis lovelace
May the happy memories you have provide some comfort. As you grieve please remember how much you are loved.
Linda was one generous, genuine friend. She was always giving her time, laughs, compassion. Throughout the years she was very strong willed and accomplished. Artist, scrapper, caregiver, companion, doting Maw Maw, and the list goes on. She will surely leave a tremendous hole in all of our lives but has left a host of memories for each and every one of us.
Love Always
—beth bollinger
Your friendship was a blessing to me. Your love and memories will forever be in my heart.
Linda was a special person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. I value the friendship that I shared with Linda over the last few years. Such a talented artist, always smiling and giving of herself.
Goodbye to you my dear friend! I know you will be missed.