Linda Whitfield Ransone
Norfolk – Linda W. Ransone, 72, passed away April 25, 2017. She was born on January 8, 1945 in Norfolk, VA to Carley N. Whitfield and R. L. Whitfield, Sr. She was a graduate of Maury High School and also attended Old Dominion University.
As a child she joined Burrows Memorial Baptist Church. Later she joined Azalea Baptist Church where she remained active until her passing. She was a member of VA Chapter No. 22, OES where she served as the Worthy Matron many times.
Linda married her husband, Thomas Clayton Ransone, Sr., at the new Burrows Memorial Baptist Church on June 4, 1966.
Linda is predeceased by her mother Carley, father R.L., two stepmothers Elizabeth and Irene Whitfield, her brother R.L. Whitfield, Jr., stepsister Jean Butler of MA, and niece Anne Whitfled.
She is survived by her husband Tom, her son Clay, her sister in-laws Sylvia Whitfield and Katherine Leonard and numerous nieces and nephews.
A homecoming service will be held at Azalea Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00am. Cremation Society of VA will be assisting the family.
In lieu of flower please make donations to the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation or charity of your choice.