Mrs. Linda Douglas

Statesboro, Georgia Linda Faye Douglas, a woman of profound faith, extraordinary musical talent, and selfless devotion to others, transitioned from this life on April 2, 2026. Early Life and Education Born on November 30, 1949, in Register, Georgia, Linda was the second of eleven children born to the late Freddie Walter Grant Sr. and Alice DeLoach Grant. A proud graduate of the William James High School Class of 1968, Linda’s early years in Georgia laid the foundation for a life characterized by leadership, grace, and community spirit. On August 18, 1970, Linda was united in holy matrimony together with Larry Turner Douglas, Sr. Together, they built a foundation of family and love that would span decades and touch the lives of many. A Legacy of Praise Linda’s voice was a vessel for her faith. Her musical journey was distinguished by her participation in renowned ensembles, including the Georgia Mass Choir and the Statesboro Community Choir. A significant highlight of her musical legacy was the honor of performing for the 1996 Olympic participants, sharing her gift on a global stage. At an early age, Linda acknowledged her faith in her Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of fourteen. As a member of Original First African Baptist, Linda was a pillar of ministry. In addition to serving as the VBS Chairperson and President of both the Gospel and Senior Choirs, she dedicated her time to nurturing the next generation as a Sunday School teacher. A Heart for Service Following the deep personal loss of her oldest son, Linda turned her grief into a mission of compassion. She dedicated her life to caring for children with mental and physical disabilities, providing them with the advocacy, patience, and love they deserved. Her work touched countless families and served as a testament to her strength and resilience. Family and Precedents Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie Walter Grant Sr. and Alice DeLoach Grant; her sisters: Elizabeth Miles, Pedetha Grant, Tameka Grant, Sheila Johnson, and Marietta Mangram; her son, Josquin Douglas; and her great-granddaughters, Xoey and Xanai Mobley, godson, Travis Davis, and grand pup-Rocco. Survivors and Legacy She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and is survived by children: her eldest son, LaDamon T. Douglas (Chelsea), Atlanta, GA, Larry T. Douglas, Jr. (Yeton), Fairfield, CA, Swakara Feoan Douglas, Statesboro, GA) and Lametheus Douglas, Atlanta, GA, her trusted acquaintance-Larry T. Douglas, brothers: Alfred Grant, Sr., Arthur (Betty Jean) Grant, Freddie Grant, Jr., Winford (Sondra) Grant, all of Statesboro, GA, and Pasquale Lamont (Keisha) Grant, Harker Heights, TX. eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, her in-laws and special family: brother-in-law, Carl Johnson, Statesboro, GA; special brother, Derek Scott, Powder Springs, GA; sister-in-law, Juliet Elaine Douglas; and brother-in-law, Charles Melvin Douglas; bonus children: daughters, Willow Yates Riley, South Carolina, Tomoria Black, Cheyenne Williams, and Deitra Redmon Jones, Atlanta, GA; and son, Brian Keith Williams, Tony Mobley, Gregory Shatteen, Delmus Lockhart, and her “sugar lump”, Langston Jordan, her grand pup, Suga, a host of other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Friday evening, April 10, 2026, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Hill's Mortuary, Inc. The funeral service for Mrs. Linda Douglas will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Original First African Baptist Church located at 545 Westside Road Statesboro, GA, with the Rev. Christopher M. Culbreth, I, pastor officiating. Entombment will follow in the Bulloch Memorial Gardens. Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.

Mrs. Linda Douglas

November 30, 1949 - April 2, 2026