Linda Rayfield Hooven

Linda Rayfield Hooven, 80, of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord on March 13, 2026. She was born September 20, 1945, to Bradley Jerone Rayfield and Nell Holland Rayfield in Winston-Salem, NC. Linda’s funeral service will be held on March 17, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Parkview Primitive Baptist Church, 3209 Ridgewood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC. Burial will follow at Saints Delight Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, located on Saints Delight Church Road, Kernersville, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at the church. Linda lived a life marked by faith and devotion to her Lord and her family. Linda worked as a legal secretary at R.J. Reynolds but retired early to support her husband in his ministry as a Primitive Baptist Elder and to invest her time and love in their growing family, especially her nine grandchildren. For 63 years, Linda was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Elder E.W. Hooven, Jr. As a pastor’s wife, she faithfully served the Lord alongside him. They were blessed to travel to many churches to fill preaching appointments. She opened her home to visiting pastors, church members, and family. Everyone always felt welcomed in her home and never left hungry; she was an amazing cook. Linda found joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life. She was an avid fisherwoman, a servant to others in need, and happiest when her family was gathered together, especially during the cherished tradition of Thanksgiving at the beach. She loved to clog and delighted in doing the family “Bu La Ha” march with her three children, moments that became treasured family memories. Linda is survived by her husband of 63 years, Elder E.W. Hooven Jr.; her three blessed children, Elder Dwayne Hooven (Laura), Gina Bennett (Paul), and Elder Branan Hooven (Tammy); nine grandchildren: Katie Clark (Philip), Marcie Sussi (Lauren), Taylor Hooven (Elizabeth), John Hooven (Taylor Lin), Peyton Hooven, Joshua Hooven (Riley Grace), James Hooven (Whitney), Rebecca Semadeni (Jonathan), and Levi Hooven; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her three siblings: Jenell Hart, Don Rayfield, and Tommy Rayfield. The family would like to express their gratitude to Tillery Compassionate Care for the wonderful care they provided during Linda’s final months. They would also like to give special thanks to Angell Culp, Linda’s primary caregiver, whose friendship, companionship, and kindness made a remarkable difference in Linda’s quality of life during her final year. Her family will be forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to: Tillery Compassionate Care (960 N. 1st St. Albemarle, NC 28001) or Parkview Primitive Baptist Church (3209 Ridgewood Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27107)

Linda Rayfield Hooven

September 20, 1945 - March 13, 2026