Linda Ayers Oaks

Linda Ayers Oaks, 63, 102 Oaks Road, Unicoi went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 13, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City and was a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Bowman Ayers. Mrs. Oaks was a member of the Buffalo Valley Freewill Baptist Church in Unicoi. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Oaks enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved her church and church family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Oaks in 2011; two sisters, Joan Ayers and Jewell Fender; three brothers, Raymond, Fred and Rob Ayers. Survivors include two sons, Randy K. Oaks and his wife, Lisa of Johnson City and Conley V. Oaks of Unicoi; a brother, James Ayers and his wife, Linda of Unicoi; a sister, Kathy Clark and her husband, Teddy of Jonesborough; a sister-in-law, Ann Stewart of Jonesborough; her grandchildren, Nakecia and Kendall Oaks and a special grandson, Willie Vance; a special friend, Sue Brown of Blountville; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Oaks will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in the Buffalo Valley Freewill Baptist Church, Honeycutt Road, Unicoi with Rev. Donnie Harris, Rev. Steve Bennett and Rev. Freddie Bennett officiating. Special music will be provided by the church singers. Interment will follow in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. The family will receive friends at Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The family would like to give special thanks to the family and friends for their prayers, support and friendship during their mother's illness. Visitation: Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM Appalachian Funeral Home Services: Wednesday 11:00 AM Buffalo Valley Freewill Baptist Interment: Washington County Memory GardensRead Obituary