Linda Efird

Mrs. Linda Edwards Efird, 75, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Bill Balance, with burial to follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:45 pm prior to the service.

Linda was born on January 29, 1947 in Darlington, SC to the late Irene Tucker Edwards and Charles Edwards, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Bug” Efird, Jr., daughter, Donna Bell; sisters, Eleanor Travis, Judy Short, Girri Jacobs, Shirri McDaniel, Betty Montgomery.

Linda was a faithful member of Multiple Church for many years and enjoyed volunteering as a greeter. She also was a fantastic cook, and everyone loved all her food, pies, cakes, etc. Linda enjoyed tending to her garden and getting some warm sun on her skin while outdoors. Her family was her absolute treasure and she helped care for all her family members and many others.

She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Rimer Reames and husband, Alan; sister, Janie Ussery; brothers, Charles Edwards, Randy Edwards; grandchildren, John Robert Bell, Jr., Carissa Montgomery, Tyler Montgomery; great-granddaughter, Braylee Headrick.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 620 Montana Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216.