William Byrd High School Alumni
Vinton, Virginia (VA)
In Memory of
Linda Rena Lovern Mcminis
1960-2019
Born Jun 15, 1960, Linda Rena Lovern Mcminis attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA.
Class of 1978
Jun 15, 1960 - May 03, 2019
Jun 15, 1960 - May 03, 2019
Linda “Lynn” Rena Lovern McMinis, 58, of Roanoke, went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2019.
She was born July 15, 1960 in Roanoke, daughter of the late Lewis P. Lovern and Annie Rene Vest Lovern; a brother Marvin Lewis Lovern also preceded her in death.
Lynn was a graduate of William Byrd High School. She earned her pharmacy technician’s license and served in that capacity for several years. She later went on to become a hairstylist and worked at the Costcutters in Vinton.
She had a sweet even temperament, never met a stranger.
She loved all animals, keeping the birds fed year round in her yard. Lynn always had pets mainly cats and dogs which she had rescued. She even raised cockatiels for a while. She was also very artistic, making crafts, quilting, sewing and crocheting.
Lynn is survived by her brother, Grover Lovern (Martha), her sister Robin Ferguson (Randy); nieces, Wendy Powers (Tip), Sarah Lovern; nephews Lee Lovern (Dee), Kevin and Jimmy Ballinger; several great nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Luz Lovern; special friend, Stanley Oldham; and her puppy dogs, Bo, Buster and Millie.
Funeral service will be held at the graveside 11:00 AM Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to Angels of Assisi.
Her family will receive friends on Sunday, May 12, from 6-8 PM at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel.
She was born July 15, 1960 in Roanoke, daughter of the late Lewis P. Lovern and Annie Rene Vest Lovern; a brother Marvin Lewis Lovern also preceded her in death.
Lynn was a graduate of William Byrd High School. She earned her pharmacy technician’s license and served in that capacity for several years. She later went on to become a hairstylist and worked at the Costcutters in Vinton.
She had a sweet even temperament, never met a stranger.
She loved all animals, keeping the birds fed year round in her yard. Lynn always had pets mainly cats and dogs which she had rescued. She even raised cockatiels for a while. She was also very artistic, making crafts, quilting, sewing and crocheting.
Lynn is survived by her brother, Grover Lovern (Martha), her sister Robin Ferguson (Randy); nieces, Wendy Powers (Tip), Sarah Lovern; nephews Lee Lovern (Dee), Kevin and Jimmy Ballinger; several great nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Luz Lovern; special friend, Stanley Oldham; and her puppy dogs, Bo, Buster and Millie.
Funeral service will be held at the graveside 11:00 AM Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to Angels of Assisi.
Her family will receive friends on Sunday, May 12, from 6-8 PM at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel.