Linda Baker Bateman Obituary
We bid farewell to Linda Baker Bateman of Vanceboro, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 30, 2025 at the age of 83. Linda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Linda Baker Bateman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, R. T. Baker and Eloise Baker; her husband Vernon Gene Bateman; and her brothers, James Baker and Jack Baker.
She is survived by: her children, Gene Bateman (Melinda) of Simpson and Glenda Whitehurst (Ralph) of Greenville; her grandchildren, Sarah Godley (Nick), Blake Whitehurst (Kasey), Cody Bateman and Shane Whitehurst; her great grandchild Lily Whitehurst; and her sister Peggy Crawley (William). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory - Greenville (2100 E 5th St, Greenville, NC 27858). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.