LINDA CRAIG KANNAN
May 26, 1947-Feb. 19, 2018
Linda Craig Kannan, 70, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Wayne UNC Health Care.
Linda was born May 26, 1947, to Kenneth E. and Eva G. Craig (Gray) in Aberdeen, Wash.
She graduated from Roseburg Senior High class of 1965 and Oregon State University, where she majored in accounting. She received her Master in Accounting degree from UC Irvine.
Before moving to Goldsboro, she resided in Irvine, Calif., where she had her own accounting practice for several years before becoming the CFO for LA Box Co.
She is survived by her sister, Nancy C. Welch (Michael).
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thomas S. Kannan Jr.
She was active in New Neighbors, currently the president of the organization. She was also active in New Neighbors and Women's Club book clubs.
She attempted to play bridge at the senior center, partnering with Dr. Ken Wilkins.
Linda has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Although she had no children of her own, she always had the four-legged variety around.
She enjoyed answering the question who rescued whom. She is with them now.
The family expresses its gratitude to the wonderful staff of Wayne Memorial Hospital. The staff is a true asset to Wayne County.
At her request, no funeral service will be held; instead, a memorial will be held at Walnut Creek Country Club Saturday, May 19, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wayne County Animal Shelter.
In memory of Linda, please donate blood to the American Red Cross.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on February 22, 2018 8:05 AM