Obituary of Linda Tester

Linda Trivett Tester, age 58, of Trivette Circle, Sugar Grove, passed away Monday morning, September 14, 2020 at Watauga Medical Center. Born May 13, 1962 in Westchester, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of Will Trivett and the late Betty Dampman Trivett. Mrs. Tester was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. By occupation, Linda was a Registered Nurse who had been employed at Blowing Rock Hospital, Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation and Life Care of Banner Elk. She enjoyed knitting blankets for family and friends, and her favorite past-time was reading books, especially Stephen King novels. Mrs. Tester is survived by her husband, J. W. Tester; daughter, Michaela Sutherland of Sugar Grove; her father, Will Trivett of Sugar Grove; sister, Brenda Trivett of Boone; and brother, Sam Trivett of Sugar Grove. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Dampman Trivett. Graveside services for Linda Tester will be conducted Friday afternoon, September 18th, at 1 o'clock at the Beech Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Pastor David Icenhour. Due to Covid-19, the family respectfully requests social distancing and to please wear a mask when attending services. Online condolences may be shared at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Tester family.