Linda Mcdavid

LINDA McDAVID Gate City- Linda Ellen McConnell McDavid, age 71, of Gate City, passed away at home on September 3, 2017 following a battle with cancer. She was born to the late Raymond and Opal McConnell on December 9, 1945. Linda graduated from Gate City High School and was a longtime employee of Holston Defense Corporation. She attended both Daniel Boone Missionary Baptist Church and Big Cut Baptist Church where she enjoyed worshipping and singing in the choir with her many dear friends. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who had a wonderful sense of humor and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, reading, and going for walks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert McConnell and James (Midge) McConnell. Linda McDavid is survived by her husband, Larry McDavid; two sons and their families, Eric and Amy Dougherty and their children, Aiden and Kalin; Brian and Vickie Dougherty and their children, Zachary, Haley, and Maggie; a special cousin, Patricia Castle. A memorial service will take place on Friday (September 8, 2017) at 6:00 p.m. at Daniel Boone Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor RD Stallard officiating and a eulogy being provided by her dear friend, Kim Necessary. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County Humane Society, 2101 West Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN 37604. You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the McDavid family.