Mrs. Linda Patricia Wilson

A Celebration of Life: Linda Patricia Elliott-Wilson “Kulu” Linda was born on July 9, 1951, to the late Louis Elliott and Janie Burgess Elliott in Alexandria, Virginia. She was the Fifth of eight siblings. Linda departed this life on February 14, 2022, at the Mount Vernon Hospital. Preceding her in death are her parents, one sister, Janet Elliott Poindexter (Baby Sis) and a brother Larry Elliott. Linda grew up in the public housing neighborhood known as the “Berg.” She was given the nickname “Kulu” by her father. She attended Parker Madden Elementary School and Lyles Crouch Elementary School. Jefferson and George Washington Middle Schools. In 1967 She attended T.C. Williams High School, where she and several of her girlfriends started a social Club known as the GTO Club (Girls Take Over) and later changed the name to the Socialettes. Later in life her friends formed the 7+7 Social Club. She and her friends had many good times together. Linda graduated from T.C. Williams in 1969. After graduating she went to work for the Federal Government at the Department of Commerce/Patent and Trademark Office in Crystal City, Virginia. During her years of employment, she gained the respect and admiration of her co-workers. She received several accolades and awards during her tenure. Linda retired from the Federal Government in 2007 after 37 years of service. On February 24, 1976, Linda gave birth to a son who she named Jamaal (she named him after the NBA player with the L.A. Lakers). He became the focus and center of her life. In 1983, she began dating Howard Wilson, they were married in 1993. Linda was a breast cancer survivor and spent a great deal of her time supporting others who had also survive breast cancer. She was a regular in the marches and activities sponsored by the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. As a child Linda attended and was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church and was later married there. Later in life she migrated to Harvest Assembly Baptist Church where she served faithfully and untiringly for many years. She was a deacon and participated in numerous programs and activities. She was a member of the Missions Ministry, The Women’s Ministry, Director of the Junior Ladies, the After-School Tutoring Program, The Health Fairs, and many other activities. Several years ago, Linda transferred her church home to Woodlawn Faith UMC. She faithfully fulfilled the mission of the church by growing in her faith through bible study, serving others and giving of her time, talent, and tithes. She attended church regularly and supported many church events including participation in the march to protest the widening of Richmond Hwy in the Gum Springs area of Fairfax County. She was a quiet presence in the church and was loved by many. Linda had a big heart. She was a selfless giver of her time and her talents and was loved by everyone she encountered. Linda will be missed beyond measure by all her family and members of her church families. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, husband; Howard, a beloved son; Jamaal (Amelia), two grandchildren; Darrien and Amaiya, two brothers; Louis Elliott (Inez), Lawrence Elliott (Brenda), three sisters; Louise Elliott, Deborah Elliott, and Delora Dillard, forever friends; Sandra Harris-Walton, Carolyn Evans, Yolunda Townes, Bernadette Mitchell-Robinson, Constance Belk, Violet Nichols, Sherita Ivory and Edna Hyman as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Linda Patricia Wilson

July 9, 1951 - February 14, 2022

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