Wednesday, May 3, 2023 8:35 am

Linda "Lynn" Nolan Kemerait, 82, of Bostic died Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Lynn was the daughter of the late William L. Nolan and Marie Goske Nolan. She was born December 5, 1940 in Painesville, Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald J. Kemerait.

She graduated from the University of Central Florida, Appalachian State and Virginia Tech University.

She worked at the House Next Door in Deland, FL before moving to Rutherford County and becoming instrumental with the programs Peer Helpers Program and D.A.R.E. She also spent several years working with elementary school students in Guilford County and finished her career at the Green Street Center. After retiring she became the chief judge for the Golden Valley voting district.

She is survived by sons; Brian Kemerait, Mark Kemerait, and Greg Kemerait (Kathie), daughter; Lisa Kemerait (Mark), sister; Marcia Monahan, five grandchildren and a long list of nieces, nephews, adopted family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 6 at 11am at the Golden Church of the Brethren; 1758 Cane Creek Mountain Rd., Bostic, NC 28018. A reception will follow at the Kemerait family residence.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Lynn's name to the Donald J. Kemerait Memorial Scholarship. Please send donations and make checks payable to: Gardner-Webb University, PO Box 997, Boiling Springs NC 28017 in memory of Lynn Kemerait.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com