Linda Fay Bress, age 70, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on

14 February 2026. Linda was born on 18 December 1955, in Elizabethtown, North

Carolina, to James Edward Bress and Hannah Louise (Miller) Bress. Raised in

Springfield, Massachusetts, she later moved to Riegelwood, North Carolina and last

resided in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

Linda leaves her eldest child, daughter, Ja Vonda (Hall) Rhodes, son Corey Lavern

Bress, and granddaughter Sanaya Rhodes. Linda grew up in Springfield,

Massachusetts and graduated from Commerce High School. Shortly after graduating

Linda moved to and remained in North Carolina. Professionally, Linda owned and

operated a child day care center in Riegelwood. She was an avid baker and loved

gardening. She was an active member of her church and in her community.

Linda lost her parents Hannah Louise (Miller), Webb, and James Edward Bress. Linda

was eldest child of James and Hannah and sister to Darryl Bress and Angela (Bress)

Dixson. Her siblings were Clayton Freeman, James Junior Bress, Paul Bress, David

Bress (deceased), Carletta Bress, Elaine Blackwell, and Michael Blackwell.

A woman of deep spirituality and warmth, Linda embodied the essence of being family

oriented. Her proudest accomplishments were undoubtedly her children, whom she

loved fiercely and raised with unwavering devotion.

Linda’s legacy and life’s narrative is one filled with challenges met with grace and a

passion for life that never wavered. She fought valiantly until her final days, displaying a

strength that inspired those around her.

As we gather in a Celebration of Life Service, 28 February 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Dunn

Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 810 West Wilmington Street, Highway 53, West

Burgaw, NC, and followed by her burial at 12:30 PM, Graham Chapel Cemetery, 458 E

Arcadia Rd, Riegelwood, NC, as an opportunity for family and friends to share in the

memories and love that Linda fostered throughout her life.