Linda Scism Paul, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Grady and Fern Hovis Scism and was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Scism. Linda was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. She retired from Cleveland County School System where she worked as an administrative assistant. Linda enjoyed traveling and was devoted to reading and studying the word of God. She was a wonderful grandmother who loved spending time with her grandchildren and spoiling them every chance she got. Linda was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a cherished friend and confidant to many. Her guidance, kindness, and love will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 52 years: Wayne Paul, of the home

Children: Holly Paul Barefoot and husband Jay of Hickory, NC, and Eric Paul and wife Adrian of Sumter, SC

Grandchildren: Lula Barefoot and Grace and Andrew Paul

Brother: John Scism and wife Geraldine of Bennettsville, SC

Sisters: Sadie Patterson and husband Gilbert and Shirley Ware, both of Kings Mountain, NC

A host of loving Nieces and Nephews

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverends John Bridges and Anita Ware officiating

INTERMENT: Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Linda's memory may be made to Testa Family Hospice House c/o Cleveland County Hospice at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA