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Linda Lou Sinks

November 7, 1940 — March 24, 2026

Carrollton

Linda Lou Sinks, 85, of Carrollton, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late George Massey and Hazel Yelverton Massey. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard Lee Sinks; children, Julie Turner (Winfred), Hope Conner (Arnold), Richard Sinks, Jr and Cheryl Carawan (Blake); grandchildren, Danielle Barnes (Michael), Melissa Via, Ali Frierson (Brandon), and Ashley Sinks; great grandchildren, Kylee, Bryce, Austyn, Emma, Cole, Maddy, and Avery; great great grandson, Bentley; sisters, June Robinson and Janet Faircloth. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica and a great granddaughter, Kinley.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Raised on a farm in Eastern North Carolina, she learned the value of hard work early in life. After meeting the love of her life, she moved to Virginia to raise their family.

Affectionately called Granny, her family was the joy of her life and she celebrated each of their journeys. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Smithfield. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Little’s Funeral Home, Smithfield. Burial will be held at a later date at Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter or St. Judes.

Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com

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