Ms. Linda D. Jamison

Obituary Linda Darnell Jamison was the seventh child born to the late Deacon Clinton Jamison, Sr., and Barbara Ann (Davis) Jamison on December 19th, 1959, in Prairie, Mississippi. She was raised in a Christian home and was greatly influenced by her parents and the church community. She accepted Christ as a teen and was filled with the Holy Ghost at Mason Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop William H. McDonald. Linda was educated in the Kansas City, Kansas, District 500 school system. Upon graduating from F. L. Schlagle High School, Class of 1977, Linda attended Donnelly College, where she majored in Mortuary Science. She was a popular student and made many friends. She loved to cook and entertain family and friends. She was employed by MetLife Insurance Company and Citi Bank for over ten years in customer service. She later became the manager of Long John Silvers until her health began to fail. Because Linda loved children, she became a foster mother to over ten children. She loved these children as her own. Most of all, she ministered to them about the love of God. While in her care, they attended local church services. On many occasions, they also traveled to the Church of God in Christ AIM Convention, Women’s Convention, and National Convocation. Linda also made an effort to give them opportunities to become exposed to many positive activities in the community. As a youth, Sister Linda was a very active member of her local church (Mason Temple Church of God in Christ) and Kansas East Jurisdiction. Linda participated in the local church choir, usher board, and hospitality team while assisting Mother Faye McDonald with the Sunshine Band and fundraisers. On the Jurisdiction level, she served diligently with the Kansas East State Choir as an officer of the Administrative Team under the direction of Sister Linda Cofield. Linda Darnell Jamison After serving at Mason Temple for over 30 years, Linda transferred her membership to the New Hope Church of God in Christ Ministry under the founder Supt. Terry L. Bradshaw, Sr. in 1994. She was a charter member. Linda rolled up her sleeves, opened her pocketbook, and served this ministry with intensity. She served as the church secretary, Sunshine Band Leader, Kids Café Director, Pastor and Wife Anniversary Chair, and youth department. Linda loved the Pastor and Wife, the children, the seniors, and the New Hope Family. She often went far beyond the call of duty, even during her illness. While serving as the Sunshine Band President, she was granted the opportunity to fundraise at the state headquarters (Miracle Temple), thus establishing the hotdog stand ministry in the rear of the temple. The famous chili dogs and nachos blessed many saints and friends at a discounted or free rate. Linda used these funds to support the local Sunshine Band with the annual back-to-school outdoor service, breakfast before Sunday School, and Wednesday night bible study. Through the Sunshine Band, she established the Adopt-A-Senior Citizen program, where each youth or Sunshine Band member was assigned a senior partner throughout the Kansas East Jurisdiction. The youth were responsible for acknowledging birthdays, anniversaries, and all holidays of the assigned senior. Under Sister Linda's leadership, the children visited nursing homes and rehab centers while making cards and gifts for the elderly during the holidays until Covid-19. Linda was admitted to Shawnee Mission Hospital in August for a leg injury. While her family surrounded her with love and care throughout her illness, Karen Jamison, her “big sister,” was her primary caregiver. She was also allowed to come home for a few days, where she resided with Pastor Terry and Stephanie Bradshaw. She returned to Kansas University Hospital and the Rehab center until her transition. Linda Darnell was a courageous and remarkable woman who overcame insurmountable challenges. She was known for her bold and sparkling personality and sense of humor. She knew no strangers and purposely lived an unselfish life to be a blessing to those around her. On December 27th, 2022, Linda Darnell Jamison departed this life to be with the Lord at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. Her parents and three sisters preceded her death: Patricia Jamison Wilson, Diane Jamison, and Keita Jamison. She leaves to cherish her fond memories: two adoptive daughters, Victoria Y. Hall Jamison of Kansas City, MO, and Vaquandra S. Frye Jamison Wotruba, of Kansas City, KS; one brother, Clinton Jamison, Jr (Vicki) of Lenexa, KS; three sisters, Rosellar Thomas (Wayne), Karen Jamison, of Kansas City, KS, and Stephanie Bradshaw (Terry, Sr.) of Olathe, KS; one aunt, Joyce Davis of Wichita, KS; eight adoptive grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; Foster Children, Corbyn Palmer, and Kaziah Hale; Special friends, Linda Cofield, Don and Sandra Smith and a host of relatives and friends Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, 11am Miracle Temple COGIC. Chapel Hill. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ms. Linda D. Jamison, please visit our floral store. Read More

Ms. Linda D. Jamison

December 19, 1959 - December 27, 2022