Lynda Bond Obituary Lynda Howell Bond July 31, 1941 － November 14, 2022 Franklin － Lynda Howell Bond, 81, left her earthly body and earned her wings on November 14, 2022. Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Josephine Stephenson Howell. She was also predeceased by her husband, Edward Owen Bond, Sr.; a son, Edward Owen Bond, Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth Bond Brinster; and a sister, Betty Cauley. Lynda was a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of Pan American Business College. She was the owner of B & B Cleaners and an accomplished seamstress. Lynda was a long-time member of the Courtland Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Institute, and enjoyed traveling the United States and abroad. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is two daughters, Karen Ann Bond and Suzan Bond Quesenberry (Steve); two sisters, Amelia Howell Spivey (Everett) and Peggy Howell Johnson (Earl); four grandchildren, Brendan James Graff, Cameron Joseph Owen Graff, Colton Matthew Brinster, and Isabella Josephine Brinster; two great grandchildren, Bridget and Parker McKenzie; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Friday, November 18, 2022 at Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. A reception will follow the burial in the Ladies Parlor at Franklin Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7PM Thursday at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Baptist Church or Courtland Volunteer Fire Department. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Nov. 16, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Lynda-Bond 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lynda-bond-obituary?id=37687332 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Lynda Howell Bond, 81, passed away on 14 November 2022. Born in Franklin, she was a daughter of Dewey and Josephine Stephenson Howell. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Owen Bond, Sr., a son, Edward Owen Bond, Jr., a daughter, Elizabeth Bond Brinster, and a sister, Betty Cauley. Lynda was a graduate of Franklin High School and Pan American Business College, and she owned B & B Cleaners. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 18 November 2022 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. ## The Edited Obituary Lynda Howell Bond, 81, left her earthly body and earned her wings on 14 November 2022. Born and raised in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Josephine Stephenson Howell. She was also predeceased by her husband, Edward Owen Bond, Sr.; a son, Edward Owen Bond, Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth Bond Brinster; and a sister, Betty Cauley. Lynda was a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of Pan American Business College. She was the owner of B & B Cleaners and an accomplished seamstress. Lynda was a long-time member of the Courtland Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Institute, and enjoyed traveling the United States and abroad. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Karen Ann Bond and Suzan Bond Quesenberry (Steve); two sisters, Amelia Howell Spivey (Everett) and Peggy Howell Johnson (Earl); four grandchildren, Brendan James Graff, Cameron Joseph Owen Graff, Colton Matthew Brinster, and Isabella Josephine Brinster; two great grandchildren, Bridget and Parker McKenzie; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held at 11 AM on 18 November 2022 at Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland. A reception followed the burial in the Ladies Parlor at Franklin Baptist Church. The family received friends from 5 to 7 PM on 17 November at the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Baptist Church or Courtland Volunteer Fire Department. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Lynda Howell Bond | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 81 | | Birth | 31 July 1941; Franklin | | Death | 14 November 2022; Franklin | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------| | Lynda Howell Bond | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Edward Owen Bond, Sr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Edward Owen Bond, Jr. | Predeceased Child | -- | | Elizabeth Bond Brinster | Predeceased Child | -- | | Karen Ann Bond | Child | Unknown | | Suzan Bond Quesenberry | Child | Unknown | | Steve Quesenberry | Spouse of Child | Unknown | | Brendan James Graff | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cameron Joseph Owen Graff | Grandchild | Unknown | | Colton Matthew Brinster | Grandchild | Unknown | | Isabella Josephine Brinster | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bridget McKenzie | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Parker McKenzie | Great Grandchild | Unknown | | Amelia Howell Spivey | Sibling | Unknown | | Everett Spivey | Spouse of Sibling | Unknown | | Peggy Howell Johnson | Sibling | Unknown | | Earl Johnson | Spouse of Sibling | Unknown | | Betty Cauley | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Dewey Howell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Josephine Stephenson Howell | Predeceased Parent | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Lynda Howell Bond was a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School. 2. She was a graduate of Pan American Business College. 3. Lynda owned B & B Cleaners. 4. She was an accomplished seamstress. 5. Lynda was a long-time member of the Courtland Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. 6. She was a member of the Eastern Star. 7. Lynda was a member of the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Institute. 8. She enjoyed traveling the United States and abroad. 9. Lynda was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.