Linda Auton Dagenhart

 Linda Auton Dagenhart left this world surrounded by her family to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 17th, 2024. Linda fought a courageous battle for 25+ years from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that left her permanently disabled. She was born in Alexander County on December 20th, 1952, to the late Lee Walter and Lettie Edna Auton. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Prior to the accident, Linda spent most of her life working as a Beautician. When she was a young girl, that was something she always enjoyed with her family and friends. In her late teens, she drove a school bus for Alexander County and worked as a waitress for Tiny Diner. Later on, working for Southern Device until she added sewing to her list for Broyhill Furniture. She also enjoyed sewing and making her own clothes as well as some outfits for her daughters when they were children. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and later enjoyed being a part of the Women’s Sunday School class that she loved and cherished as did being at church. Salvation of her family and those around her was an important part of her life. She was always ready to go to church until she was no longer able to attend. Spending time with all her family was the highlight of her life. Especially her husband, two daughters, three grandchildren, and those all around her that she adored. She embraced those around her and made everyone feel at home as everyone knew they could talk to or visit with “Momma Linda”. Momma Linda was always praying for someone and loved to send out cards of prayer, love, and encouragement until she was no longer able.

Including her parents she is proceeded in death by an infant daughter Lisa Ann Dagenhart. Four brothers Bobby Auton, Jimmy Auton, Walter Auton, Vonteener Auton, and one Sister Lue Dell Harrington. Brothers-in-law Charles (Toonie) Barnes, Larry Harrington, and Roy Deal. Two Sister-in-laws: Sheila Auton and Doris Auton. Two infant brothers Gleenwood and Durant Auton.

Those left to cherish her memory, Husband Neal Gene Dagenhart, whom she married on March 31st, 1973. Daughter Tausha Dagenhart of Stony Point. Daughter Monica (Kregg) Stephenson of Boone, NC. One grandson, Tyler Chapman of Stony Point. Two granddaughters Loucile (Luci) Stephenson, and Evelyn (Evie) Stephenson of Boone, NC.

A special son, Shannon (Vickie) Roberts of Taylorsville, NC. A special second Son and daughter Bryan and Edie Tevepaugh. A Special grandson Caleb (Emma) Roberts. Three sisters; Judy Barnes, Effie Deal, and Elaine (Travis) Hamlin. Two Brothers; Frankie Auton and Danny Joe (Ramona) Auton. One sister-in-law Renay Auton. One brother-in-law; Lynn (Trish) Dagenhart. Two Special cousins Brenda (Gary) Daniels and Melinda Reavis of whom she thought of as her sisters and brother. Special friends Joey and Renee Williams and Pat Deal. And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and church family.

Special care givers aside from her daughters and husband are Ruth Elder, Linda McLain, Faye Greene, Kay Sharpe, Teresa Troyer, and all of Hospice nurses and staff of Alexander County.

The family will receive friends, Monday, October 21st from 12pm until 2pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist church following the receiving at 2pm. Reverend’s Tim Jolly, Lander Heafner, Jeff Carson and Zac Deal will officiate. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. Joseph Auton, Donnie Barnes, Garrett Barnes, Luke Barnes, Tyler Chapman, and Matthew Tevepaugh will serve as Pallbearers. 

Linda will be extremely missed as a huge hole will be in a lot of hearts forever. Continue to seek the Lord. 1 Chronicles 16:11.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Alexander County, Pleasant Hill Baptist church, and all the family and friends that have been there during this time. It will never be forgotten or go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of choice, The Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or Alexander Hospice at 50 Lucy Echerd Ln, Taylorsville, NC 28681 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.

Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com