Linda Blake

Raleigh – Linda Crigger Blake, 75, passed away on Tuesday December 20. A native of Beaufort County, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances Tarkington Crigger. A devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and sister that loved the Lord, she was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Linda will be greatly missed by all she loves and knew. She knew no stranger, and a friend to everyone!

A funeral service will be held Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Linda is survived by her daughter Crystal Wiseman and husband, Andy of Garner; son, Shawn Blake of Garner; sisters, Lorrie Hudnell, Sherri Troop; brother Joseph Crigger; grandchildren, Larken and Kellan Wiseman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Sonny" Blake; sister, Betty Ann Strickland, and brother, Tommy Crigger.

Arrangements are by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Garner. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.bryanleefuneralhome.com