Linda Leigh Norwood-Hart

Kannapolis, NC

Linda Leigh Norwood-Hart, 56, of Kannapolis, formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away early Monday Morning, June 8, 2020 after a seven year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Linda’s Celebration of Life will begin at 2:30 PM Thursday, June 11 at Jackson Park United Methodist Church. Her memorial service will begin at 3:30 PM Thursday with Rev. Dr. Greg Gordon officiating.

Linda was born January 9, 1964 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of Dale Wortham and Joyce Hurst Norwood. Linda graduated from A. L. Brown High School and received her B.S. from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She was a long-time resident of Charlotte and member of Myers Park UMC. In early years, Linda worked for Bank of America in Corporate Travel; later after receiving her BS in social work, Linda worked  for Mecklenburg, and then Rowan County.

Linda will be remembered for her love of laughter, exquisite gourmet cooking, growing beautiful gardens and spending time with her family and friends at the beach. Her family and friends loved her and she will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Linda is survived by her sisters; Gina Norwood Smith of Greenville, SC and Ashley Norwood Johnson of Concord, her precious niece, Elizabeth Kennedy Smith and by her soulmate, Claude Barbee Hart of Charlotte.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com Linda’s family would like to thank the Hospice nurses, doctors, and staff for the loving care shown to Linda during this time.  Donations can be made in her name to Community Home Care and Hospice of Indian Trail, 156 Corporate Blvd. Indian Trail, NC 29079.