Linda Kirkman

01/29/1945 - 06/07/2026

Linda Kay Revels Kirkman passed away on the 7^th of June 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, kindness, and devotion to those she loved most.

Born Jan 29^th 1945 to Alonza Thomas Revels, Sr. and Lois Mae Revels, Linda was raised in Bear Grass, North Carolina where she graduated from Bear Grass High School in 1963. During her school years, she excelled both academically and athletically, serving as co-captain of the girls' basketball team and holding leadership positions in numerous school clubs.

Linda dedicated more than 30 years of her career to serving students and families as a certified bookkeeper and a State of North Carolina Certified School Food Nutritionist. She took great pride in her work and found joy in caring for others through service, whether in her profession, her church, or her home.

A woman of deep faith, Linda was an active member of North Asheville Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, where she devoted countless hours to Vacation Bible School, children's church camps, and other church ministries. After moving to Indiana, she became a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church in Jeffersonville.

Linda was a lifelong fan of NC State Wolfpack basketball and carried her love of the game from her days on the court into adulthood. She especially cherished time spent with family, whether gathered around the kitchen table, sharing meals she lovingly prepared, tending a garden, or playing outside with her grandchildren. Her generous spirit and servant's heart touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Alonza Thomas Revels, Sr. and Lois Mae Revels; her beloved husband, Jimmy R. Kirkman, Sr.; and her brother, Alonza Thomas Revels, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Shelia Kirkman Green and husband Thomas Green, and their children, Victoria and Elizabeth Green; her son, J. Roger Kirkman, Jr. and wife Bethany Kirkman, and their children, Sterling, Jordan, Grayson, and Lian Kirkman; her stepson, Lewis Bryan Kirkman and wife Donna Kirkman, and their children, Chris and David Kirkman; along with many extended family members, friends, church family, and all who were blessed by her kindness and unwavering love.

Linda's life was a beautiful example of faith in action, a life spent serving others, loving deeply, and putting family first. Her memory will live on in the countless lives she touched and in the traditions, values, and love she passed onto future generations.

Well done, good and faithful servant.  Matthew 25 23