Wednesday, August 25, 2021 11:12 am

Linda Freeman Roper, age 65 of Ellenboro, died August 17, 2021.

Linda was born on June 4, 1956, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late R. P. and Ruth Sparks Freeman. Growing up in Ellenboro, she was raised in the Bethel Baptist Church. She had worked as a CAN for many years until joining her husband where they became a team driving trucks for Turner Trucking for eight years. Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Freeman.

Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Rick Roper of the home, her sons, Tony Powell and wife Catherine, Timmy Powell, and wife Lisa all of Ellenboro, her stepdaughter, Jessica Roper, and husband Vinnie Reiman of Casar, 3 grandchildren, and one step-grandson.

The funeral was held August 22, 2021, in The Padgett and King Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Ad Hopper.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.