Lynda Suggs

Linda Suggs CLEVELAND Lynda Presswood Suggs, 68, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2014, at a Chattanooga hospital. She was a devoted member at First Baptist Church and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Her greatest joy was her relationship with her 8-year-old granddaughter, Darby. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. She had a servant's heart and was counted a trusted friend by many. Lynda was retired from Eaton Corporation as an executive assistant after 26 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Frank Presswood and Ms. Gertrude Carden Presswood. Survivors include her son, Lance Suggs (Carrie) of Murfreesboro; beloved granddaughter, Darby Suggs of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Virginia "Jinny" Davis of Cleveland, Evelyn Lee (Robert) of Cleveland; two brothers, Larry Presswood and Bill Presswood, both of Cleveland; nieces, Jana Casteel (Waymon) of Cleveland and Judy Shamblin of Cleveland; nephews, Jimmy Ellis (Carolyn) of Cleveland, Jerry Ellis of Cleveland, and Victor Lee (Judy) of Knoxville. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Cleveland with Pastor Victor Lee and Pastor Steve Morgan officiating. A white dove release will conclude the service. A gathering of friends will be held immediately following the service at the church. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Suggs family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions to be made to the library at First Baptist Church. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.