Mrs. Linda Odell Burckhalter Mooring, 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She was born in Nash County, NC on November 22, 1942 to Avery Odell Burckhalter and Beulah Susan Taylor Burckhalter. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother.
She was a loving wife, mother and a doting grandmother. She graduated from Coopers High School and attended Kings Business College. She had a love of big band, polka and Broadway music. She had always had a love for dancing. At a young age she was invited to audition for the Rockettes. Her career as District Commissioner for the Occoneechee Council in 1973 through 1990 began as a Den Mother for Pack 495. In 2001 she was the first woman inducted into the Coopers Ruritans. She was active in organizing Class Reunions for Coopers High School as well as numerous community events.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years Guilford B. Mooring; one sister, Jean Burckhalter Holley and husband Robert of Jacksonville, Florida; three sons, Guilford B. Mooring, II and wife Susan of Hadley, Massachusetts, William J. Mooring and wife Shenan of Nashville, NC, John C. Mooring and wife Selena of Warrenton, NC; eight grandchildren, Avery Mooring, Miranda Mooring, Hayden Mooring, Corinne Mooring, Grayson Mooring, Jessica Mooring, Logan Mooring and Carson Mooring.
There will be a Celebration of Linda's life officiated by Reverend Ron Hawley at 2 p.m. on March 13, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC. The family will receive friends at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home after the Service and other times at the residence of the Mooring Family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church in Spring Hope in Lindas honor.
You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 3/13, 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 3/13, 2:00 pm
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Dear Mooring Family, I will always remember Mrs. Mooring as a loving Den Mother, Cubmaster, and second mom. I spent many memorable times with her at her home in Parkwood, Durham, NC and at Parkwood Baptist Church with Pack 495. She strove for perfection with her Cub Scout program. I cannot forget her beautiful smile. I am glad that I could grow up with her sons, Guilford, II, William, and John. Mr. Mooring always had a good joke. Mrs. Mooring knew how to cook. I grieve the passing of Mrs. Mooring. May the Lord be with the Mooring Family. Ken Peedin, Jr.
My dear friend, I will miss you! Not only our working relationship but the friendship that we shared and the long talks. I’ll never forget the butter flavored Crisco in the mashed potatoes…Yes, I really did love it or the time that you and Guilfford picked up my stew and you wrapped each and every container in paper before you froze it…Then even brought it to me. I will never forget the gleam in your eyes and the smile on your face every time we mentioned the grandchildren…(Yes, boys she really loved you too..but they were her pride and joy). I can never forget your upmost honesty and saying what you feel. Those little hugs that you gave to me when I was down and the help that you were when my parents passed away. YOU WERE THERE! I’ll never forget you for when I look up in the sky and see the bright shining sun glistening through the clouds, I’ll see you there, smiling down at us. This is not goodbye my dear friend but just a so long for we WILL meet again.
Linda and I were not only classmates but childhood playmates. We shared many wonderful times together playing and just being children. She always was a compassionate and selfless person. She will be greatly missed.
Linda was such a great classmate and friend. She has always had such a giving heart and a love for her fellowman. She will be missed by everyone.
Sorry. She will be missed. I remember those Den Mother days also, and having fun getting her riled up. Good times. George Story
Guilford, family and friends. I was saddended to hear of Linda’s passings and I hope that you can take some comfort in knowing that she left such a positive and loving mark on so many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.