Linda A. Wilson died peacefully after a brief illness on August 23, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John H. Pruden Jr. and Shirley Martin Pruden. She spent the majority of her life in Newport News.
After graduating from Riverside Nursing School, she worked at Mary Immaculate Hospital for over 20 years and then moved to the infusion unit at Riverside. After leaving the hospital setting, she continued her passion of serving and giving to others as a private nurse. It was apparent from a young age when she was a candy-striper that she would devote her life to caring for others in need.
Linda is survived by Brian J. Wilson and the love of her life her three children: Colin A. Wilson, Mary Olivia Wilson, and Chase A. Wilson. She is also survived by her brother, Jay Pruden (Kim); sister, Mary Lynn Reed (Aaron); and nieces, Colby and Casey Reed; Ellen Crist (Phil); Elizabeth Pruden; and uncle, Billy Martin.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, at the home of her brother, Jay Pruden, 48 Dillwyn Drive, Newport News.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Nurses Association on website or donate button at top.
Cremation Society of Virginia-Newport News assisted the family with arrangements.