Linda Black Brown

Linda Lou Black Brown, 87, of Salisbury, NC passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. Linda was born March 20, 1938 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Iva Dennis Black and Orville Black. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University in 1960. Linda started her career working for United Airlines in their reservations department out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Her marriage to Carl Brown in January 1962 started a 63-year life of love, memories and adventure. Linda was an active homemaker supporting her family while enjoying art classes in her spare time. She had a full schedule of activities with church and family which included teaching Sunday school classes, kid’s summer ministry classes and maintaining a full schedule of church choirs, sports, scouts and piano lessons. As kids became older, Linda started working in retail sales before joining the banking industry working for American Federal. She later became the financial secretary at Trinity United Methodist Church, in Greenville, SC, where they were members for over 21 years. After transferring with Hoechst Celanese to Salisbury, Linda and Carl became members of First United Methodist Church where they attended for over 37 years. Linda was an active member of the women’s ministry, holding many positions of office that included being a long-time supporter of the FUMC music ministry. In addition, she was known for her culinary skills making many batches of cookies and desserts for various gatherings. Linda and Carl enjoyed participating in new and exciting adventures together. They met numerous lifelong friends in the Salisbury-Rowan Newcomers Club. Linda enjoyed hosting and participating in gourmet dinner club among other group activities. One of Linda’s favorite pastimes was supporting the Waterworks Society by hosting exhibition openings. Linda also joined the PEO sisterhood where she held many offices throughout her years of membership. She enjoyed the fellowship with her sisterhood and the work to provide scholarships to young women pursuing higher education. Linda and Carl had a passion for supporting the Arts and Theater. They were Seasonal members at the Meroney Theater for over 20 years. Linda was an active member of the Austin Healey Club of America with her husband Carl. They toured all over the USA, Canada and Nova Scotia, and Linda acted as Carl’s navigator in many fun events along the way. Carl and Linda typically led their Healey “ducklings” as they followed each other on many road trips with their Healey family. Linda and Carl also enjoyed travelling to visit friends and family members from Michigan to Florida and many events surrounding their kids and grandkids. They used to call it “fun” tired instead of retired. If you knew Linda, you knew she was a classy lady who had a genuine care for all she met. She loved each of us well and her love cannot be replaced. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl William Brown, Jr. on December 21, 2024. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Brown (Kathryn) of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Sandra Wilson (Garrett) of Pfafftown, NC; brother-in-law, Larry Brown (Janis) of Louisville, KY; and grandchildren: Matthew Brown of New York, NY, Andrew Brown of Charlotte, NC, Christopher Brown of Boston, MA; Landon Wilson and Logan Wilson of Pfafftown, NC. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday (May 3) at First United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Mark Conforti. A reception to speak to the family will follow in the church fellowship hall. Please join us as we celebrate her life and legacy of faith and kindness. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Brown family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Linda Black Brown

March 20, 1938 - April 6, 2025