Linda Tomlinson Tyree, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was the wife, of the late Phillip Marshall Tyree. She was a loving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Born in Lynchburg on September 14, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Payton L. and Margaret Stanley Tomlinson and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Florence Tyree Whitmore and a sister, Frances T. Traylor.

She was a member of Calvary Cross Baptist Church; loved to crochet and made hundreds of beautiful afghans, kitchen towels and cozies that she gifted to so many of her family and friends. She enjoyed shopping, especially at A.C. Moore and Michaels for yarn, with her sister, Peggy. After shopping, she would always where they were going to eat, she enjoyed eating out at different restaurants. Linda always greeted everyone with the biggest smile and hugs, she never met a stranger. We will miss her beautiful smile, laughter and big heart.

She is survived by a daughter, Amanda T. Lindsay (Jonathan); two sisters, Peggy T. Creasy (John), Brinda S. Tomlinson; a brother, Payton L. Tomlinson, Jr.; her partner, James F. Douglas; a special niece, Kimberly Dawn Morris; grandchildren, Angel N. Whitmore, Gabriel C. Whitmore, Samantha L. Lindsay (Alan), Augustus (Gus) M. Weems, Summer Rose Lindsay, Joseph M. Shelton, Christopher S. Shelton; great grandchildren, Zoey Hayden Lee Page, Joey Dragan Lee Page and Raiden Cody Lee Page.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Spring Hill Cemetery by Pastor Wayne Hudson.

In lieu of flowers, please consider, Calvary Cross Baptist Church, 1700 James Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501.