Linda F. (Cash) Doyle Schmick, 72, widow of Albert C. Schmick of Old Providence Road passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at her residence.
Mrs. Schmick was born June 2, 1942 in Augusta County, a daughter of the late Aubrey Glendon and Lena (Fauver) Cash.
Linda was an active member of Old Providence A.R.P. Church. She served on the Christian Education Committee, the prayer chain, Bible school, the nursery, womens ministries and was responsible for the program at Beulah Land.
As a child, Linda dreamed of a career in broadcasting and was given the name of Radio. She graduated from Spottswood High School, Dunsmore Business School and was employed by WAFC radio station in Staunton. She later left the area and worked at WSLS TV in Roanoke and on to Atlanta where she was a stockholder in an AM/FM radio station. Upon returning to Augusta County with her husband Albert, they lived a well and fulfilled life. She never met a stranger and was always the first to step up where there was a need. Linda was very devoted to her family, friends, and church. The family will cherish the loving memories and will never forget her ever present smile. Anyone who knew her could not help but love her.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Schmick was preceded in death by an infant son, Thomas Edward Doyle, II, brother, Leon F. Cash and a special brother-in-law, Raymond Jimmy Cash.
Survivors are a son, Thomas E. Tom Doyle, III and wife Mary Jane of Raphine; a daughter, Tonya Leigh Doyle and partner Windy Lawhorn of Wichita Falls, TX; two step-sons, Jeffrey and David Schmick and their wives; a brother, Aubrey G. Cash and wife Mary of Stuarts Draft; two sisters, Shirley L. Cash and husband Buddy and Thelma J. Cash all of Steeles Tavern; sister-in-law, Glenna Cash of Greenville; two granddaughters, Emma Fontaine Doyle and Morgan Bowman; special cousin who was thought of as a sister, Alice Holden and husband Ed of Spottswood; and numerous step-grandchildren; special and adored nieces and nephews, Tammy Peeling and husband Mitch of Waynesboro, Leon Cash and wife Tammy of Greenville, Mike Cash and wife Becky of Fishersville, Glendon Kessy Cash and wife Robin of Greenville, Cindy Wenger and husband H.L. of Harrisonburg, Alisa Cash of Waynesboro and several great nieces and nephews; special friends, Carolyn Swecker of Staunton, Elizabeth Earhart of Spottswood, Judy Lallmang and Linda Notsinger formerly of Smith Mountain Lake, also survive.
A Celebration of life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Old Providence A.R.P. Church by Rev. H. Max Bolin and Pastor David Long.
Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service back at the church.
Active pallbearers will be Mitch Peeling, Leon Cash, Mike Cash, Glendon Cash, Derek Wenger and Weston Cash.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to
Old Providence A.P.R. Church Memorial Fund, 1005 Spottswood Road, Spottswood, VA 24476.
The family would like to thank Dr. Rob Marsh, the Legacy Hospice and Home Health Care Advantage for the special care given to Mrs. Schmick.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.