Linda Bowling

Linda Ann Harkey Bowling, 76, of Olive Hill, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, the daughter of the late Allen and Mary Len Harkey.
She was united in marriage to Larry Bowling, who survives.
Linda was a 1966 graduate of Frank Hughes School in Clifton, Tennessee. She went on to graduate with her Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Masters degree from the University of North Alabama. She returned to her alma mater for her teaching career, first as a home economics teacher then as a kindergarten teacher for 30 plus years.
Linda was a faithful member of Olive Hill Baptist Church, teaching Sunday school, helping with Vacation Bible School and as a member of the choir. She also volunteer at blood drives with the American Red Cross. She also served as chaplain for the Retired Teachers Association in Wayne County. She volunteered as an election poll worker for many years in Olive Hill.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Bowling; daughters, Nicole Wilkerson and Lauri Wilkerson; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Wilburn; and brother, David Harkey.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Harkey; brother-in-law, Ronnie Wilburn; and niece, Angie Bryant.
Memorial services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Olive Hill Baptist Church in Olive Hill, with Eric Carpenter officiating. Burial followed at Olive Hill Cemetery in Olive Hill.