Linda Kathleen (Smith) Humphries

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Linda S. Humphries
Linda S. Humphries, 72, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 15, 2019 at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton, NC. She was born in Corry, PA, to the late Robert Akam Smith and Velma Bigelow Smith and was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Robert Wendell Humphries. She was also preceded in death by a step-son, Gary Humphries, a grandson Brandon Quintero, and her beloved canine companion Puffin. Linda was a retired teacher, serving over 30 years with Kings Mountain School District and Cleveland County School District. She served as a teacher at East and Bethware Elementary Schools. Linda was a member of Boyce Memorial ARP Church where she was very active and has served as a Sunday School teacher. She took pride in being a very independent person who loved to travel. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Linda will be missed dearly by all those who loved her.
SURVIVORS: Son: Harold Lee Black Jr. and wife Tiffany, Maiden, NC
Step-son: Dwayne "Boo" Humphries and wife Karen, Roanoke, VA
Step-daughters: Kris Champion and Tammy Quintero, both of Shelby, NC
Sister: Diane Andrews and husband, Bill, Garland, TX
Grandchildren: Ethan and Ellie Black, Sara Champion, Lacosta, Collin and Cassidy Humphries and Derek Quintero
FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Boyce Memorial ARP Church with Rev. Rob Patrick officiating
VISITATION: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery  

Memorial may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice at 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 or Boyce Memorial ARP Church at 111 Edgemont drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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