Linda McDuffie Obituary

Linda Eugenia Williams McDuffie was the only child of the late Perman Eugene Williams and Corrine Madry Williams. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 17, 1947. Linda was reared in a Christian home under the loving care of her parents. She attended grade school in Leesburg, Florida and graduated from Carver Heights High School in 1963. Linda pursued her post graduate studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida; Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia and graduated with honors from Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 1970.
Linda worked as a Counselor and Social Worker for 30 years with the State of Florida Aging and Adult Division as well as the Department of Children and Families. After retiring, she continued to work as a Counselor at the Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS) in Tampa, Florida for several years. She believed in giving back to her community. She was a charter member of the Leesburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was a member of Ruth Chapter #151 Order of Eastern Star Leesburg, Florida. She was also a member of the NAACP (Tri-City Branch) in Leesburg, Florida and continued her financial support of this organization nationally after moving to Brandon.
Linda was preceded in death by her "Honorary Sister" Mrs. Marian Edwards of Leesburg, Florida; Cousin Dr. Marilyn Madry-Lightfoote of McLean, Virginia and Godson Michael Blaylock of Tampa, Florida.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Daughter and best friend Duanna Williams Bridges of Brandon, Florida ; Son in law Albert Bridges, Jr. of Brandon, Florida ; Devoted Grandson: Brennan Bridges of Brandon, Florida; Great Grandson: Ayven Maraman-Bridges of Lakeland, Florida ; Cousins: Dr. Annie L. Hawkins of Tampa, Florida; Dr. Jacquelyn Madry-Taylor of Reston, Virginia; "Honorary Daughter" Sonja McKenzie Moore of Atlanta, Georgia; Godchildren: Zandra Dickerson of Leesburg, Florida, Michael Tim (Regina) of Riverview, Florida; John Tim of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Gerrod Elston of Tampa, Florida ; Lifelong friends: Mary Ann King of Silver Springs, Maryland; Edlyn Allen of Leesburg, Florida; Martha Mitchell of Leesburg, Florida; LaJuana Farrior-Jackson of Apopka, Florida and a host of sorrowing relatives, friends and Sorors.
Linda was a modest, humble and considerate only child. She never raised her voice but made her point. She was nurturing and caring to those she welcomed into her home. We will fondly remember her smile, quiet and kind spirit, dedication to her family, sense of humor, Do-It-Yourself and cooking skills and her delicious cakes.
A private memorial service for her loved ones and family friends will be held on August 30, 2025