Linda Alice Wilson Compton Kistler

Mrs. Linda Alice Wilson Compton Kistler, 70, of Daniesville, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Kistler was born in Athens on December 26, 1951, daughter of the late Benjamin William “Benny” Wilson and Alter Belle Massey Wilson, and step-daughter of Ethel Virginia Wilson who survives. She was a sales clerk having worked at Family Dollar in Royston and an inspector having worked at Superior Pants in Athens. A devoted member of Collier Baptist Church, Linda loved sharing the gospel of Jesus with others. She was a talented flower gardener who enjoyed sharing and making flower arrangements.

Survivors, in addition to her step mother of Athens, include her husband, Charles Peter “Charlie” Kistler; daughters: Allison Lynn Woodall and her husband Andy of Dewy Rose, Melanie Ann Glenn and her husband Greg of Rayle, and Keri Lynn Heun of Iowa; siblings: Jake William Wilson of Comer, Elizabeth Laverne Youngblood of Elberton, Sheila Ann Atkins of Cornelia, and Dennis James Wilson of Comer; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Milton Compton; daughter, Sonja Mae Williams; and brother, Jimmy Wilson.

Graveside services celebrating Linda’s life will be held on Thursday, April 28, at 3:30p.m. in Collier Cemetery with the Rev. Darrell Mathis officiating.

The family will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, from 6:00-8:00p.m.

Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in her memory to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite Hospital, 1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Linda Alice Wilson Compton Kistler.