It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Linda Marie Graveline, known affectionately as "Linda Lou" at Wellspring. Born on February 4, 1956, in Ludlow, Massachusetts, Linda was a beacon of compassion, courage, and love. She was a humble and loving soul who dedicated her life to the service of others, both in her personal and professional life. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, Linda extended her caring nature beyond her family, providing comfort and care to countless patients over the years. Her passion for service was further exemplified when she served as the village mayor for Gibbs Military Housing compound in Frankfurt, Germany during Desert Storm.
Linda had the rare quality of making everyone around her feel special and loved. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, such as word search games and going to the movies. Linda was a faithful member of the St. James Anglo-Catholic Church in Tumwater, WA, where she served on the Altar Guild. True to her faith, Linda lived by the scripture verse from Galatians 6:2, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ." She carried the burdens of others with grace, strength, and a smile that could light up a room.
Family mattered most to Linda. She was a constant companion to her husband, Gary Sr. and a devoted mother to her children, Audry and Gary Jr. She took great joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always making them feel cherished and loved. Linda leaves behind a loving family, including her spouse, Gary Sr., her daughter Audry (Boa) Avatar, her grandson Jamie, and granddaughters Trinity and Wintr Avatar, her son Gary Jr (Amy) and grandsons Jesse and Jayce Graveline and her great-grandchildren Frejya and Jaxyn Graveline. Linda is also survived by her brother Mark (Sarah) Przybycien and John (Jammie) Przybycien. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marilyn Przybycien.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at St. James Anglican Church at 9:00 am, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at the same venue. As we bid farewell to Linda, we celebrate her life and the remarkable woman she was. We encourage friends and family to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page as we remember and honor Linda's extraordinary life.