Linda Eastham Bentley Adamson

Linda Eastham Bentley Adamson, long time resident of Front Royal, Virginia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 after a long illness. Linda was well known for her style and panache, her keen sense of wit and her gentle kindness by all who knew her, both here and abroad.

Linda was born on February 17, 1947 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Marion Eastham. She was raised in Front Royal and has resided there for the last 35 years.

Linda attended Warren County Schools and graduated from Madison College in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1969 with a degree in Marketing. Later that year, Linda married Michael Drummond Bentley with whom she had two children, Mary Katherine and Christopher Drummond Bentley. The family lived in Arizona and the Florida Keys.

In 1984, Linda and her two children returned to Front Royal. Her love of tennis led her to meet her future husband. Linda’s brother, the late Jim Eastham, arranged a tennis blind date between his sister and close friend, Eric Adamson. The next year they were married and became a blended family with Linda’s two children and Eric’s two children, Chris and Katie Adamson. Linda loved nothing more than entertaining and spending time with her family and friends.

Linda worked in real estate sales becoming a very successful agent for Weichert Realtors and was recognized as a top performer.

She was extremely active in Rotary, both at the local and international level. Eric and Linda’s work toward the eradication of Polio took them all over the world. Linda was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for her dedication and contributions to Rotary International.

She was also a devoted member of the Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal for over thirty years where she served on the Altar Guild, an honorary member of the Front Royal Rotary Club and a member of the Valley Garden Club, the same club in which her mother belonged.

Linda’s legacy of faith and strength continue to shine through her husband, Eric E. Adamson, her children, step children and their families, Katherine Bentley Loppacker, Christopher Drummond Bentley, Eric Christopher Adamson and Kathryn Adamson Bowers and ten grandchildren.

She is also survived by her siblings, Edwin Eastham III and his wife Jeane, her sister-in-law, Denise Forbes Eastham, her sister, Lindsay Eastham Kielley and her husband Robert.

Linda is predeceased by her parents, the late Dr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Eastham and her brother, James Michael Eastham.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11 AM at Calvary Episcopal Church with a reception to follow. Honorary pallbearers will be Linda’s grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Maddox Funeral Home on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Adamson’s name to St. Luke’s Clinic in Front Royal or to the Front Royal Rotary Club, PO Box 85, Front Royal.

  21 comments for “Linda Eastham Bentley Adamson

  1. Miryam Aspinwall
    May 9, 2019 at 11:01 pm

    Rest In Peace beautiful Linda! Our deepest condolences to Ercic Adamdon and family!Also lots of strength to My niece Ruth and my nephew David Adamson !

    Miryam Aspinwall and Roger.Aspinwall

  2. Nancy Heflin
    May 9, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    I was always struck by Linda’s kindness. How could one person have so much kindness. She was a special light in the world showing everyone how to be kind. Let’s not forget her gift to everyone. My sympathies to her family and friends.

  3. Linda Adamson
    May 10, 2019 at 3:36 am

    I loved her as my sister-in-law and treasure the memories. From far away in Honolulu I will be thinking of you all at the memorial.

  4. Anne Lamb Matthews
    May 10, 2019 at 11:01 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Linda was a special friend and loved by many in the Rotary world.

  5. JW
    May 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    Dear family, you have my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in God’s sure promise that there will be a resurrection as set forth in the Bible (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29), and that those who are raised up will never again be subject to misery, sickness, or death (Revelation 21:4).

  6. PDG Bette Lewis, D7620
    May 10, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    My prayers are with Eric and family. Rotary has lost a sweet and dedicated supporter.

  7. John and Becky Beckett
    May 10, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    My wife, Becky, and I spent many good times with Linda and Eric at numerous Rotary events and activities. Linda was a true Rotarian as she lived her life following the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”. Even though with all of her medical issues she did stray and was alway there for Eric in his pathway through Rotary. Please accept our condolences for this wonderful lady.

  8. Barbara Shayeb-Helou
    May 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    Linda was the very best! She was clever, warm. outgoing, and just as concerned with you as you were with her. Surely there is a special seat for her in Heaven. She deserves it.

    May the family be comforted in knowing that so many others knew and loved her also.
    Hold on to those happy memories.
    Blessings.
    Barbara Shayeb-Helou

  9. Ruth Adamson Yowell
    May 11, 2019 at 12:55 am

    My memories of Aunt Linda are happy and full of love. A graceful woman always. Sending love from Maryland.

  10. Mary Dean
    May 11, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Blessed to have known Linda and to have Rotary memories. Sorry for the sadness this leaves with a wonderful family

  11. Buddy Russell PDG
    May 11, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    Frances and I are so sadden to hear of such a dear friend’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to all the family and friends who loved Linda as we have. Buddy & Frances

  12. Mary Langfitt Touhey
    May 11, 2019 at 1:55 pm

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  13. Kacey & Doug Jones
    May 12, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    Butch and Family — Johnny and I go back so far with you and Linda. She was such a special girl and lady and will be missed by so very many. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

  14. John and Cindy Smarge
    May 12, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    John and I were blessed to have met Linda through Rotary more than twenty four years ago. She was a lovely kind lady and both she and Eric became very dear to us. We will treasure all of our memories and pray for peace for the entire family. You have been through so much. God bless you all.

  15. Marion Sharp
    May 12, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    Linda was such a beautiful woman inside and out. I always admired her so much. Love to you all❤️Marion Sharp

  16. Jayne Sullivan
    May 13, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    Eric .. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I thought Linda was a very special person and from that that I have read today … I think everyone else did to.

  17. Anne Walker
    May 13, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Dear Eric & family: I always thought so much of Linda. She was truly a class act. We always had good conversations at so many Rotary events. My prayers are with all of you. With Rotary Love, PDG Anne Walker

  18. Corinne Via
    May 15, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    My condolences to the family during this difficult time. Linda was a very sweet lady and kind lady! Thoughts and prayers

  19. Sandy Duckworth
    May 17, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    Don and I send our prayers and love to Linda’s family. Linda’s laughter, thoughtfulness, kindness, and gentleness were backed by inherent strength. She has fought hard and lived a wonderful life filled with many memories for those left behind. She and Eric have been our good friends for over 20 years. She will be missed.

  20. May 23, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    Blessings to the whole family…
    [We] share with you the agony of your grief;
    The anguish of your heart finds echo in [our] own.
    [We] know [we] cannot enter all you feel
    or bear with you the burden of your pain.
    [We] can but offer what our love does give:
    The strength of caring,
    The warmth of one[s] who seek to understand,
    The silent-storm-swept barrenness of so great a loss.
    This [we] do in quiet ways,
    That on your lonely path
    You may not walk alone.
    Meditations of the Heart,Howard Thurman

    Virginia and Dick Bethune

    Virginia and Dick Bethune

  21. Roseanne Barnett Mobley
    May 25, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    I am saddened by Linda’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
    Roseanne Barnett Mobley

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