I have just received word that Linda Blackburn passed away this morning in Houston, TX. She had been through an extraordinary amount of medical troubles and procedures. I expect to receive word where her service will be and/or where any memorials or cards may be sent to the family.

Please pray the family will have peace and comfort through this grief period. She was so very loved and will be missed tremendously by those who knew and loved her.

Oh no................What a sad shock. I am so sorry to hear this news. I have known Linda for several years. Very sad.

hey rhonda , I just got done talking to mandy on the phone that is a shocking news to find out about Linda we meetLinda at the fan club party she was a sweet person to meet.I wonder if anybody well keep us posted where we can send symapthy cards to the family.we all well miss her . I hope they have vg songs playing at her service.she was a truley vg fans. keep us posted .bye carrie ann

I am so sad to hear about Linda's passing. I didn't know her personally but from all I have heard she sounded like a very sweet loving person and my heart goes out to all her family and friends at this very sad time.

I am so sad to hear about Linda.She was a nice lady.

Can't belive this. She was just in Nashville in June .Please let me know what I can do.

hey cathy did u get my mesage on your phone about linda blackburn .it was shock to hear about this I meet her to at the vgfc parrt in june . I hope they let us know or someone does soon.bye talk to ya later.go rest high on hat mouttain for linda .

I'm very sorry to learn about Linda. We met her at the fan club party last June, and she was such a nice person. My heart goes out to her family. Will keep them in my prayers.

I was so sorry to hear about Linda! I'm sending up prayers for her family.

i know some of us on here did not know her but we heard she was a wonderful sweet friend to have very loving friend

I'm so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. We spent some great times together at VG concerts. She will truly be missed. I will certainly keep her family in my prayers.

We would like to make a donation somewhere in Linda's name. Does anyone know if she had a favorite charity?

For those of you who are wanting to know, Linda's service will be at:

Carroway Funeral Home
2704 South John Redditt Drive
Lufkin, TX 75904
Phone: 936-634-2255
Visitation is Sunday evening and services 2:00 p.m. Monday 12/06/2010.
Burial will be at Narrow Way Cemetary in Lufkin, TX.

I don't know what the protocol is for the fan club, if they send flowers, or in some way acknowledge the death of a member. I'll email them and ask. Linda was such a devoted fan of Vince's, and I do hope his music is part of her service. I was told by one of her family members she had bought tickets for herself and some of them to see Vince in San Antonio in January. So, so sad! Prayers are needed for the family.

Such sad news. I remember meeting Linda at a concert in Vegas and also at the Ryman. May she Go Rest High On That Mountain. My sympathies to her family and loved ones.


TC

So sad about Linda.I didn't know her personally but know she was a sweet and kind person.I wonder what happened?It sounded like things were going great.She was a true Vince Gill fan!May she truly rest high on that mountain!My prayers go out to all her family members.Rest in peace Linda.We will talk in Heaven! Crystal (xtalmae)

Anyone who would like to donate to Linda's charity of choice on her behalf...they are The American Cancer Society. or Narroway Cemetary Association...I do not have the address yet but I will post it when I do.

Thanks Joyce......I would like to know who to donate to.


Rhonda

I haven't been online in days because 'tis the season', and when I read about Linda - - I cried. Linda and I have known each other for probably 12 years or so. We've met at many concerts = even won the chance to attend the taping of "Stars Over Texas" in Austin many years back. We've been to Nashville, Vegas, Houston and Beaumont concerts at the same time. She was a friend. I am just so sad. Because I hadn't been online - just yesterday I was shopping for the perfect Christmas card for her. I didn't know yet.

My grand-daughters met her a few years back, and they really liked her and she liked them. Linda was an awesome person to know.

My heart is so heavy right now. I am genuinely sad! Getting this news on the 25th anniversary date of my Dad's passing makes it even sadder.

Rest In Peace, Sweet Linda. You will be missed. Linda had tickets to see Vince in Houston at the Arena Theater in January, and I was looking forward to seeing her again. I've been praying she would be well enough to make the concert. She'll be watching from heaven. That show will be very sad to me that night - - - - VERY SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is a sad time for sure and she will be missed by many. I had the privilege of being her friend and traveling with her quite often.....if not for her I never would of had the opportunity to see and meet Vince in so many different states or travel to Nashville so many times. She was a wonderful friend and loved her dog (Max) and family more than anything in the world. She spoke of you and the good times you had. She has befriended many through Vince.....he has lost a truly dedicated fan.

Hugs to you...I know how you feel.....Prayers to all!!!

To any whom want to donate....
Linda's sister Judy said to send any donations to her with your name and address and she will forward them to the correct palce. She sends her hearfelt thanks!!!!

Judy Burgess
936 Narroway Lp.
Lufkin, TX 75904

This is really sad. So many of you knew Linda so well. I can hope she is free from the suffering of her illnesses; and pray that she, all her family, and all her friends (including all you guys here) can all find peace. I hope that in spirit she can still make it to Vince's January concert in San Antonio. I hope her family can still go for her. God bless you all.