Linda Dianne Tharrington Faucette, 78, of Henderson passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Maria Parham Health.

Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Thomas Tharrington and Mary Alice Evans Tharrington.

Linda loved her animals very dearly and was affiliated with Liberty Baptist Church.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Gardens conducted by the Rev. Frank Sossamon.

Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Thomas Grissom and Anthony Gray Grissom (Cynthia); one brother, Robert Thomas "Tommy" Tharrington; three grandchildren, Anthony Gray Grissom Jr. (Elizabeth), Brandon Thomas Young, Samuel Jean Young and one niece, Jennifer Ann Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Willie Graham Evans and Emma Currin Evans.

The family will have a reception following the service at 2208 Sunset Road, Oxford, NC, 27565.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Vance County Animal Shelter at 1243 Brodie Road Henderson, NC, 27537.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com