"My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful" - Abram L. Urban
Linda Sours Campbell of Luray, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home at Khimaira Farm on August 14, 2021, after a three-year struggle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She was born August 3, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Oscar Thomas Sours and Gernie Meadows Sours of Luray. Always known for her vibrant and energetic spirit, Linda shared her enthusiasm for life and her love of goats, conservation, and a rural lifestyle with everyone she met throughout her 70 years of a life well-lived.
On June 5, 1971, she married her high school sweetheart, R. Leith Campbell, and embarked on a union of more than 50 years that would produce four daughters, four grandchildren who knew her as “Bobba”, and countless successful family businesses. She served as a role model for-and will be greatly missed by- the rest of her surviving family: Julena Campbell; Dr. Kendra Campbell and husband Eddy Rivera and their children Maya Rivera Campbell and Rio Rivera Campbell; Briana Campbell and partner Johnny Santiago; Corina Nicol and husband Josh Nicol and their children Carmindy Rain Nicol and Oscar Alexander Nicol.
She is also survived by her siblings: Shirley Sours Lewis of Savannah, Georgia; Gail Sours Wyatt and husband Billy Wyatt of Luray; sister Carolyn Sours Swiger of White Bluff, Tennessee; Dwayne Anthony Sours and wife Connie Seal Sours of Luray; John Vernon Sours and wife Nellie Cahoon Sours of Luray; Ernest Jackson Sours and wife Robin Miller Sours of Luray; Brenda Sours Rogers and husband Chris Rogers of Rileyville, Virginia. She was also loved by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. Linda was preceded in death by two brothers: Oscar T. Sours, Jr, and James Lynwood Sours, and brother-in-law Jack Lewis.
For many years, Linda was the business manager for her family’s business, Oscar T. Sours Excavating, a well-known and beloved contractor in Page County and beyond.
Linda and Leith established Khimaira Farm in 1978 and it became one of the first commercial goat dairies in the state of Virginia. Linda loved sharing her knowledge of, and passion for, goats and farm life with countless visitors to the farm over the years. Her homemade goat milk ice cream was always a hit among farm tour patrons, be it elementary school kids, veterinary college students, or tour buses full of travelers from across the world. Her pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit helped spearhead the agritourism industry in Page County.
In more recent years, the farm has become a popular wedding venue, attracting clients from around the world who appreciate her passion for conservation and sustainability. Many couples have noted that the strong bonds of love and dedication they witnessed between Linda and Leith, and the strong work ethic and integrity that they exhibited and instilled in their daughter Corina, who helped run the thriving family business, was what drew them to the venue. Linda loved working with the wedding couples and frequently said she felt she gained “new children” with every wedding as she welcomed them to the farm on their first visit with a hug and worked tirelessly to deliver the wedding of their dreams.
Linda’s drive and ambition helped fuel the expansion of the dairy goat industry well beyond the fields of Khimaira Farm. In the 1980s, she began exporting breeding stock internationally. Linda planned and executed the complex logistics needed to purchase, test, quarantine, and safely ship thousands of goats to more than 30+ countries. She was even known to travel with the animals on cargo planes to ensure her high standards of animal health and safety were met. Linda often stayed at the receiving farms for multiple weeks to provide guidance and to transfer her in-depth knowledge of best practices to the recipients as they set up their own dairy goat operations. In 1992, Linda was awarded the Virginia International Trade award. For more than four decades, she provided international consulting services for farm management and marketing. For much of the time, she also was a volunteer for VOCA (Volunteers for Overseas Cooperative Agriculture), through the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer program. Linda truly made a lasting global impact.
Linda always enjoyed assisting volunteer organizations and served in many leadership roles for numerous entities and was commonly elected as President/Chair. She served nearly 40 years on the board of the American Dairy Goat Association including multiple terms as President, in other positions on the Executive Committee, and eventually as Director Emerita. She was co-founder and Past President of the American Goat Federation. She was appointed by three Secretaries of Agriculture to the USDA’s National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, serving multiple terms, including as Chair, managing a multimillion-dollar budget. Additionally, she served on the National Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases Subcommittee for the National Animal Identification System, and US Sheep and Goat Board.
In the conservation field, Linda served 35 years on the board for the Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. She also served on the boards for the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Virginia Soil and Water Board (the first woman to serve on the board and reappointed by three governors including terms as Chair), the Virginia Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (President), Shenandoah Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council, and the Page County Water Quality Committee.
As a lifelong resident and engaged citizen of Page County, Linda also served on the boards of the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, Shawnee Girl Scout Council, and local PTAs. Not one to remain indoors, Linda jumped at every opportunity to be a field trip chaperone, day camp leader, or overnight counselor and solver-of-all-problems on many girl scout camping trips.
In her “spare time”, Linda was a contributing writer for numerous national/international magazines and the author of a book The Whole Goat Catalog. Linda was a popular invited speaker on a range of topics for national and international organizations, including agriculture, finance and business management, leadership, marketing, web design, volunteerism, herbology, and parliamentary procedures.
Linda was a trailblazer her entire life. She was often at the forefront of industries that would later become increasingly popular. She was early to recognize the information sharing and marketing capabilities of the internet. In the late 1990s, Linda and Leith established Khimaira-GreenEarthHost Webhosting which has served thousands of clients, both locally and internationally. Even in the last days of her life, she continued to work side by side with her unwaveringly supportive husband to manage the business and provide tech support.
Linda’s energy and capacity for taking on new projects were seemingly boundless as she successfully balanced the management of multiple businesses, a life of community service, and raising four independent and dynamic women who all take after their mother in a variety of ways. While there is no denying the positive impact her successful businesses, volunteer work, and selfless dedication to others had on the world, all of these achievements are secondary to who she was as a mother. No matter what initiative she was running, the miles she traveled, or how long her day was, she managed to prepare home-cooked meals with love for her family and had a way of making her daughters feel unconditionally loved. Just like her mother Gernie passed these traits onto her, Linda instilled this strength, passion, work ethic, kindness and drive into her daughters. Her impact will live on through them and her grandchildren every day.
A reporter once asked Linda during an interview what she enjoyed doing most. She was quick to answer, “Being with my family and friends, volunteering, goat farming, singing, dancing, gardening, anything involved with creating things from cooking to carpentry, and living life to its fullest”! Linda did all of the above and more. She will be sorely missed by many.
No in-person services are planned at this time. Online remembrances and messages of sympathy may be shared with her family and friends at: MyKeeper.com/profile/LindaCampbell
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to any of the following organizations are appreciated:
Cards may be sent to the family at Khimaira Farm, 2974 Stonyman Rd, Luray VA 22835
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| Name | Linda Sours Campbell |
| Date of Birth | August 3rd, 1951 |
| Date of Death | August 14th, 2021 |
| Home Town | Luray, VA, US |
| Favourite Saying | "No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth" - Thomas Jefferson <><><> "All my weeds are wildflowers." <><><> "In the garden of life, don't forget to dance among the flowers once in a while." |
| In Memoriam Donation | Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Educational Foundation |
| In Memoriam Donation | ALS Association - Linda Campbell Memorial Fund |
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I saw this last evening. I have no words,sigh.
My condolences to the family
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I was always amazed at the whirlwind that was Linda. Her energy was contagious. I loved being around her but was also in awe of her very serious work ethic. She could accomplish so much in her hotel room after a long day of conferencing and networking while I would be moaning about being exhausted. I admired her vastly and it hurts to realize that she will not be there at goat functions as the pandemic winds up. She was a role model, mentor, always willing to share her goat knowledge and expertise. I treasure the times I got to be with her. I always looked forward to what new, crazy, goat knickknacks she would be wearing the next time I saw her. She was great medicine when it came to infusing the rest of us with enthusiasm for goat work. Her absence will be felt so much in the goat world.
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I was blessed to meet Linda on several occasions. She was kind, sweet and talented. My heart broke reading of your passing. Praying for your family.
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I'm just another happy web hosted customer. I never spoke to her other than email, but she was always kind and patient. I could "just tell" she was a great person. Peace to her family and friends, may her memory be a blessing to you all.
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I was very saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I spoke with Linda many times as she helped me learn about the c-Panel, websites and managing email. She was an awesome lady and I enjoyed our conversations. Both email and telephone. She is deeply missed. I always felt comforted to know that if I ran into a problem she would be there to help me. She loved what she did, loved helping people, and I am sorry for the family's loss. She was an amazing, warm, kind, and generous human being. The world is a much emptier placed without people like Linda.
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Did not know her personally, but truly love our goat website that was created and did not know all this about her! She sounds like an amazing woman and so sorry to the family for your loss. Prayers sent your way.
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We got married at Khimaira Farm in May 2017, and we will never forget Linda. She was so kind and welcoming to us on our special day and for the months leading up to it. It was great to meet someone who was as passionate about sustainability as us and had her planning expertise. We are fovever grateful for her.
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We are so saddened to hear of Linda's passing. We were married at Khimaira Farm eight years ago, and have reflected on how lucky we were to meet such friendly and warm people to work with planning everything. We have always, and will continue, to hold Linda and the entire Khimaira family close to our hearts and in our memory, especially with each wedding anniversary. We send much love to Linda's family and loved ones.
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My wife, Meg, and I were married at Khimaira Farm in October 2017. We will never forget how special Linda made us feel during the whole process. The day was magical, and we are better for having known her. Godspeed, Linda. Our paths will cross again, on the other side.
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So sorry to hear of Linda's passing she was my cousin sending prayers
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Just found out of Linda’s passing, I am so very sorry for everyone of your losses .Her mom and my mom were sisters and they were crazy. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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This is Veda, Linda's cousin. So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. May God hold you all in his arms.
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We are so sorry to hear about Linda's passing. We got married at Khimaira in October, 2018 and it was the perfect day in huge part to Linda and her incredible family. She was so welcoming and easy to work with and made the whole experience unforgettable. She was an incredible person, with a beautiful soul and we're so grateful to have met her even if just for a short time. Sending lots of love.
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We had our wedding at Linda’s farm and it was the beautiful venue. Every guest LOVED it just as much as we did. I remember Linda taking the reigns on decorating for me, and she did an amazing job and I couldn’t thank her enough. The news of Linda’s passing is incredibly sad. But I am thankful to see and and know from my own experience that everyone she interacted with will have a happy and loving memory of Linda. She touched so many lives in a positive and inspiring way and these memories of her will live on. My thoughts are with Linda’s family during this challenging time.
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I am so very sorry to learn of Linda's passing. I always admired her as we had children together in school. What a talented, incredible woman who achieved so very much with her life. Prayers for all of you!
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Linda was an excellent roommate when I taught taught the girls. Enjoyed working with her
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Linda Lou was my girlfriend in 3rd grade. She loved mayonnaise sandwiches. I reconnected with her in ninth grade with Leith who helped me in junior class leadership. Remember the 1968 prom: Leith and Linda at point. Looks like during her life, she stayed on point. She is remembered with fond memories. Bless Leith and family. Love to all.
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Though I only had the honor of meeting her once, it was immediately apparent to me that she was a very special woman, loved and cherished by her family. I could feel the love shared by this family as soon as I walked in the door. My deepest sympathy for you all, I know she will be deeply missed. Julena, thank you for keeping me updated as things progressed. Praying for you all.
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Julena, my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. May God keep you strong and please find strength from all of us that love and care about you, Kathy xoxo
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Leith my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you deal with Linda's passing. Liz Walker
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I'm so sorry for your loss Leith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Rhonda Judd Boggs (knew you from John Hudson's office)
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Linda and Leith were instrumental in the formation and functioning of the VASWCD IT Committee. With their help the IT Committee was able to get funding for and help improve the computer equipment and capabilities of Virginia's Soil and Water Conservation Districts. I could always count on them for help and support. It was always good (and informative!) to talk with Linda at various meetings. I'm so sorry to hear that she is gone and I hope Leith is doing OK.
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Fun Story: Greg and I showed up in July or August of 2017 on a Saturday to check the place out. Linda and Leith invited us to have something off the grill that was ready for the wedding later that day. While eating we told them about some of Greg and my goofy stories, and let them know we loved everything about their place. Linda hesitated and said she could get me in the weekend before Thanksgiving. Leith looked at her and reminded her they usually stopped the week earlier because weather got bad that late in the year. I can remember the look Linda gave and I wish I knew what she conveyed to Leith ("they are pretty pathetic, lets do this" is what I imagine :-) We were married Nov 19, 2016 in a thoroughly "Classy Hogwarts/Jedi" wedding.
Shenanigans ensued.
I have many pictures with Linda in the wings, but here is where she swopped in when at the reception a friend (looking mortified) spilled red wine all over my dress.
Love and prayers to the Campbell family. You have big shoes to fill.
-- Karoline Pershell and Greg Scott
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Oops the visit was in 2016 and the wedding was for ~3 months later.
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My husband and I were married at the farm In 2013. The timing of it was incredible as I found Linda’s page a few years prior dream planning. Just so happened the only weekend that worked for us was just cancelled when I called to ask about it. Linda told me to come by the next day and she would hold it for me. And we did. We really felt like family during the whole experience.
Three years later we were expecting and I reached out to Linda on a whim to see if we could stop by the farm for maternity pictures. Linda has our wedding page open on the table and gave us the warmest hug and congratulations when we arrived.
She is genuinely someone who shares her heart and you can feel it. All of our love and prayers to friends and family that are missing her today and always.
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So many memories, she worked for the betterment for the dairy goat industry I worked with her to get the off label use of the Rabies vaccine for goats one of her beloved Prys Guardians came from me flown clear across the US . My last time to see her was at a ADGA convention where she revealed she had ALS. She was strong,loving, and most of all always working to make the goat industry more than a hobby but a part of the greater Livestock industry.
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Leith & the Campbell Family - I’m heartbroken. Linda’s beautiful spirit will always be with me. Peace & love to you all.
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Also I had the privilege of serving on the Sheep& Goat Improvement Committee with Linda. I was always impressed with her knowledge and experiences . She made a huge contribution to our industry. Also she was just fun to be around.
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God bless this family as they mourn the loss of this dear lady. She lived a life helping so many.
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While I don't have any photos to share, I remember many a board meeting with the Shenandoah Valley Soil Water Conservation District. Linda was passionate and dedicated and always such an amazing example of tireless work for the environmental health of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. In spite of her busy life between her board work, statewide involvement, goat farming, and other efforts, she always had the time to talk and catch up. She epitomized strength and kindness and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. And am thankful to have known her.
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Linda was a role model, mentor and most of all, friend. She will be missed greatly but her contributions and memory will be lasting. This is a picture from the Austin, Texas convention several years ago!
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So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I knew and remember her fondly from high school and growing up in Luray. She and Leith and the legacy they leave are an inspiration to many. May God Bless Leith and all of Linda’s family as they mourn the loss of their, mother, wife, sister and matriarch. May they celebrate the great memories as well as mourn their loss.
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The first time I met Linda she was having a birthday party for all of us five year-olds and birthing goats at the same time. She could pitch a tent in record time, make a mean Bunsen burner out of a tuna can and dance with a van holding Girl Scouts to Roll On like no one else. As I grew up I realized she also was always running multiple businesses and providing us with a constant example of how to be a strong woman. 70 years seemed too short but what a life she packed into that time.
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I never met Linda but have had the benefit of her many years in the goat world. I am very saddened to learn of her passing. Her herd name is imprinted in many, many herds. She will be missed.
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Dear Leith, Julena, Kendra, Briana, Corina ( my 'Little Women' ) and sweet 'Grands', my love, prayers and rich blessings are with you. As you know, from "Memories" that I wrote for Linda and Leith's 50 wedding celebration, she was a FUN, energetic, smart Gal, who loved adventures, at all ages!! She will dearly be missed and loved, forever. I
love you "Lindy Lou", your oldest sister.
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I truly never knew how wonderful ,and surprising my life would be until I met Linda and Leith and all the Khimaira Farm family who immediately made me feel like I had known them forever !. I am
Forever grateful for my time with the Campbell family making memories on the farm working the weddings and enjoying our farm family ❤️
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The world lost a true role model for women and men alike. What a blessing she was to family, friends, business acquaintances, and the many organizations she made better by being involved and simply being Linda. I am a better person for knowing her even if only for a short time.
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You can search the world over and find few that were as knowledgeable in so many areas, so easy to laugh, so willing to help, and as lovely as Linda. Always a teacher and friend to hundreds, we all, who admired and loved to be around her, are grateful for knowing her. Yes...she was/is "a wonderful human being with a beautiful soul".
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Leith and family, I am so incredibly sorry to hear of this loss. Linda was a wonderful human being with a beautiful soul. She made my time catering at your farm a breeze, and so much fun. My heart aches from this loss. Sending so much love to you all. May all of your wonderful memories bring you some comfort in this time.
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Linda was an amazing human. She made our wedding process so easy, I would instantly feel less stressed just by speaking with her. This is one of our favorite photos from our wedding and it shows how fabulous she was. Thank you for being so kind.
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Leith and family, I will always remember the days , when you and Linda came to our house , when Alan’s mom and dad were living, those were great days in our lives , Linda was such a pleasure to have as a friend , Her knowledge of gardens , even back in 70’s when we would get together with you both was amazing and helpful to me and Alan . She was a book of knowledge on everything.You all have my Prayers
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I first met Linda at a meeting in Albany when she was a guest speaker I was in awe she was a rock star in the goat industry all over the world I hope she is resting peacefully now my condolences to her family
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I never met Linda in person, but emailed her on a regular basis for the last 3 years. I started a website-building business 3 years ago and connected with her. She was super awesome! She passed me website clients, left and right. She seemed to always be on email to help me, day or night, including weekends. Even though I never met her in person, or even talked to her on the phone, I knew her and will miss her. -Mary
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I will miss my dear sister, Linda, so much! We have always had a close bond and I was glad to be 1 of her 'older' sisters. It has been such a pleasure to watch her journey, growing up, marrying the love of her life, having 4 beautiful girls and 4 precious grandchildren. Although we lived miles apart, I always made time to visit with her when I came back for 'home visits'. Each time was as if time stood still and we were girls again, laughing and singing, sharing our stories. God blessed me in that I have had this time with my dear Linda. Please know that I love you, dear Leith, and appreciate all that you have been for our Linda. Same goes with the girls.... like the rest of my nieces and nephews, I feel like you all are just like my own children! I love you all so much and your Momma was SO PROUD of each of you!! Hugs and more hugs are being sent from TN. Hope you feel my arms around you!
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What a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. I am grateful to have been her friend.
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Thinking of all of Linda's family. Gather your memories and hold them close. What a successful full life she had. Woest Hoeve Nubians
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I am sad to hear the news this morning of our dear friend Linda. I am glad that she made it to 70, but from my point of view, it still seems too young.
I met Linda back in the mid 70’s after I was given a dairy goat from my grandfather for Christmas. Linda and Leith lived near by at the first Khimaira farm up in Woodward Hollow. Julena was not even 2 years old yet. Linda said she needed some help, so being about 14, I offered so make some extra money and learn about Dairy Goat farming. I did not have a driver’s license yet, but my folks did not care if I drove the truck 3 or so miles down the road. Besides, at that time, even Linda did not get her drivers’s license! For the next 3 years, every day, at 7 am and 7 pm, I helped milk the goats. Yes, before school and after dinner, EVERY DAY for 3 YEARs. I think I only missed 1 day.
During those 3 years, Linda and Leith taught me about organic gardening, making our own yogurt, butter and cheese. We shared many, many hours together milking the girls, sometimes over 35 needed to be milked twice a day. She was my personal teacher of the world, and I really appreciated her wisdom. When Kendra was a “bun in the oven”, and Linda was a little sick, her mom Gernie would take her place to help out. So of course, Gernie and I spent many hours together. She was terrific. Gernie and Oscar would hire me from time to time to do odd jobs and mow their lawn by Hawksbill Creek Dam. Several times, the ‘girls’ would go down by the wild growth and get all into the poison Ivy…Linda was super sensitive to poison Ivy, and so within hours milking the goats, her hands would swell up….Gernie to the rescue! I guess Gernie and I were less sensitive, and never got poison ivy as bad as Linda did.
Thanks to knowing Linda, Gernie and Oscar, When I would be walking those 4 miles home from school instead of waiting 2 hours for the bus ride, Linda’s long haired brothers and sisters would see me and give me a ride in the dump trucks they were driving for their father’s business. It was great always knowing there were folks like them around.
Eventually, Khimaira was too small, so Linda and Leith moved the farm closer to my home near Stoney Man. By then I had my driver’s license, but I don’t think Linda did! I helped the construction workers building the first barn and Milking Parlor (carried boards and block mostly). I believe “Briana” was a bun in the oven at that time. I do not recall the order of the daughters, but I do remember cute little Julena being the first. They had 2 Sheepdogs, Bufford and Chasta, and Julena would call them “Buf-chaf”. I worked with Linda until I left for college in August of 1979. Linda wrote a nice letter of recommendation for me that helped me get accepted into Blue Ridge Community College Vet Tech program. It was in this program where I met my wife and mother of my children, Ellen.
I was a long haired hippie type, but I loved the Sours family, Linda and Leith…But I always wondered why Leith did not grow his hair long, as was customary for folks during the organic gardening era of the 70’s?
To wrap it up, Linda was an awesome, beautiful Sister Earth back in the 70’s when I knew her best. My teenage time with her was so educational, she helped mold me into the earth loving, Brother Earth that I am today. I am sad she is gone, but she has left such an awesome legacy behind to carry on. To the daughter’s and grandkids, your mom/Bobba was really cool and you should be very proud. To Leith, I am sad your life partner is gone, but you were very lucky to have had such an awesome woman to share your life.
May my friend Linda Rest in Peace.
-Dino
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So sorry to hear about Linda's passing. She was wonderful to work with when my son got married June 2019. She will be missed. Hugs and prayers to her family.
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We got married at Khimaira on 8/30/2014. It was a wonderful day and Linda brought so much care to make sure the wedding went well. I appreciated her passion for conservation and recycling decorations. I will always remember being greeted by Linda and her fur babies. She was an amazing (seemingly renaissance) woman and I'm lucky to have met her.
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Erin and I are so sorry to hear of linda’s passing. We were blessed to have met her . Our heartfelt condolences to the family,
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I met Linda when my son was married at Khimaira in November of 2019. I was touched by her care and concern in making the his wedding absolutely perfect. I could tell that she was a generous and loving soul.
To the family I send my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, sister , aunt and friend. She will be remembered.
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Linda was an amazing woman, we were so thankful to have met her at a bridal show when my husband and I were looking for venues. We told her that we were really looking for an April wedding and she made it so that we could have the perfect day by opening the weekend before she normally would. My husband and I got married April 29 2017 and the day couldn’t have been better with the help of Linda. We will forever be thankful for those gestures and never forget that smile. Prayers to the family during this time!
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Linda and I have worked closely over the past 20 years while I ran my B&B and web design business. She was so helpful to me whenever I had a question. She opened her business up to our garden club for tours. Yes was always her answer when asked a special favor. It’s hard to imagine how she took on all that she did. Linda was a truly special lady and will live on in our hearts.
She in in God’s Hands now. May she now Rest In Peace.
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Linda was a big reason that our wedding felt so special. She took time and cared (we were having Mojitos and couldn’t find enough mint- so the night before our wedding she cooked a mint simple syrup for us). We fell in love with her farm - so much that we came back every year on our anniversary to snap a photo. She always greeted us with open arms and could remember the smallest detail about our wedding (9/12/2014). We didn’t get to make it last year due to the pandemic. Her love and warmth touched so many. Sending my love to her family.
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My husband and I were two of her many "new kids" as we got married at Khimaira Farm on May 2, 2015. However, i have been a part of the family for many years prior. Much love, prayers and hugs to the Campbell family
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We are sorry hear of Linda’s passing! Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time!
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An amazing woman - beautiful, loving, creative and inspiring to all. Proud to have been your cousin (in-law).
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