Linda Sue Chapman Stoops, age 65 of Fulks Run, VA was carried to her heavenly home with the Lord in the early hours of February 6, 2022 while in the embrace of her children and in the comfort of her Earthly home.

She was born March 22, 1956 in Harrisonburg and was a daughter of the late Claude Z. and LaRue Long Chapman.  Also preceded her in death are two brothers; Paul and Kelley Zirkle, and a sister; Shirley Pierce.

Linda was a caregiver by both occupation and nature.  Having received her Associates Degree in Nursing in 1981, Linda spent her career as a nurse at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, as a nursing home administrator in several locations in the Shenandoah Valley, and finally retired as a school nurse from the Rockingham County Public Schools system.  After retirement, Linda continued to provide care to those in need by spending time visiting with patients at Sentara RMH Medical Center with her companion and therapy dog Lexi.  A charter member of Grace Mennonite Fellowship, Linda also served as a member of the Congregational Care Team.

Linda's proudest accomplishment and source of pride, however, was her fierce dedication and love for her children, husband, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the rest of her large family.  The enormity of Linda's family was equally matched by her outpouring of caring and love for those closest to her.  Serving as a living testament, Linda's sense of humor, dedication to others, and depth of love has been instilled in each of her remaining family members.

Surviving are her husband; Elmer Stoops, Jr., whom she married July 7, 2007, seven children; Lori Crouse and husband Brian, of Broadway, Kelley Hijjeh, of Harrisonburg, Sarah Hijjeh and husband Ryan Conradi, of CA, Amber Stoops and husband Jesse, of Timberville, Andrew Hijjeh and wife Morgan, of Timberville, Michael Hijjeh, of Harrisonburg, Kaitlyn Green and husband David, of Harrisonburg, three step children; David Stoops, of Waynesboro, Jesse Stoops, of Timberville, Edith Stoops, of Charlotte, NC, 10 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a sister; Sharon Souder and husband Richard, of Rockingham County and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation open to friends and family will be held on Saturday, at Grace Mennonite Fellowship, beginning at 10:30 AM.  A service led by Pastor Richard Early will follow directly after at 12:00 PM.  Masks will be required for those attending.

Flowers and/or memorial contributions to Grace Mennonite Fellowship are both equally welcomed to honor the life, love, and impact of Linda.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.