Linda Roper Obituary
The memory of Linda Roper (Rutherfordton, North Carolina), who passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Roper to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Lee and Estelle Ruppe Lee; her sister Lib Bailey; and her granddaughters, Olivia and Lydia Ford.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Ford (Wally) of Rutherfordton and David Roper (Lisa) of Rutherfordton; and her siblings, Judy Harrill (Ray) of Hendersonville and Gary Melton (Shirley) of Ellenboro. She is also survived by five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McMahan's Funeral Home (249 S Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Holly Springs Baptist Church (1541 Harris Holly Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139). A burial was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery (1541 Harris Holly Springs Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139).
Memorials may be made to Brookdale Memory Care Unit; 493 Piney Ridge Road; Forest City, NC 28043.
