Linda Ella Crowley, 80, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 23, 2024. Linda was born on March 25, 1943, in Oneida, Tennessee, to George and Nancy Duncan. Linda was one of nine children and the eldest of four girls. She grew up in Oneida and graduated from Oneida High School. Linda married Willis G. Crowley on October 7, 1964, and together they raised three children. She was a loving, devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and cherished friend to many. Linda never seemed to meet a stranger because, in minutes, she charmed them with her warm smile and Southern hospitality. Throughout her life, Linda traveled the world as a military wife. She was known for her green thumb and love of gardening. She had a passion for sewing, cooking, baking and canning. She is survived by her husband, Willis; her three children, Christie Arntz (Andrew Furne), Randy Crowley (Kelly Crowley), and Bill Crowley (A.J. Zbinden); 10 grandchildren, Josh Arntz (Reid Conner), Abel Furne, Aric Furne, Nancy Colwell, Kelseay Crowley, Megan Crowley, Kennedy Crowley, Megan Zbinden, Allie Zbinden and John Zbinden; three sisters, Martha Duncan, Kizzie Duncan, Reba Smith; one brother, Milford Duncan (Wanda Duncan), and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 10-10:45 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the chapel to begin at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow at Windsor Gardens Cemetery. A reception to follow at Randy and Kelly Crowley’s home.
Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.