Brenda Linger

Brenda was born May 22, 1949, in Philippi to the late Carolyn Joann Dadisman.

Brenda was a lifelong Methodist whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone she met. She worked for many years at the Barbour Department Store and later at Broaddus Hospital, where her kindness and steady care were appreciated by colleagues and patients alike.

Brenda’s greatest joy came from her family and the simple pleasures of everyday life. She loved sewing and needlepoint, tending her flowers, watching Hallmark movies, and traveling–especially with her son for tennis matches and band events. She also traveled with her son to New York. She also found fulfillment in helping care for elderly friends, neighbors, and loved ones.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Kelli Robinson and husband Steve; son, Ryan Linger and partner, Scott; her beloved granddogs, Cooper and Darla; brother, Tommy Dadisman and wife, Tandra; sisters-in-law, Betty Gainer and Donna Wilson with husband Jonathan; nieces, Sarah King and Brandi Simmons; nephews, Grant Dadisman, Rodney Gainer and Wesley Hershman; six great-nieces; and cousin, Kathy Price and husband Rodney.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Linger; mother, Carolyn Joann Dadisman; grandmother, Ellen D. Dadisman; aunts, Annabelle Heimaster, Charlotte Miller, Jeanie Koontz, Nancy Athey and Barbara Harris; and sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and Janet Hershman.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Brenda’s life on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Wright Funeral Home & Onsite Crematory, 220 N. Walnut Street, Philippi.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m.

Entombment will take place at Bryan Memorial Mausoleum.

In honor of Brenda, her favorite color was red, those that will be attending the funeral service please wear something red to memorialize Brenda.

Her warmth, love, and ready smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneral homeservices.com.