Linda Jo McClinton Ross transitioned peacefully on Saturday October 29, 2022 at Caramont Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1946 to Herbert and Alberta Lowery McClinton.

Linda Jo McClinton Ross was raised with her sister and two brothers in Gastonia, NC and attended Highland High School. After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for several years. After the Marines, she attended Belmont Abbey where she gained her licensed practical nursing license. She continued her pursue of education at Limestone College where she gained her bachelor’s degree in business administration. She finished her education off with her master’s degree from NC A&T State University.

Linda worked as a licensed practical nurse at Cleveland Regional Medical Center before becoming an instructor at Cleveland Community College where she taught business administration, black history, and adult education. She was the leader of the black awareness club.

Linda was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Calvin and Tyree Lowery and paternal grandparents Magaret McClinton, parents Hebert Jr. and Alberta McClinton, brother Whitsal McClinton, and great- granddaughter, Avayah Ross. Linda leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Regina Ross of Durham, NC, Rhonda Robinson (Latroy) of Charlotte, NC, Adrian Johnson (Lamont) of Durham, NC, godsons Dimerio Ross and Corry Ross.. Her grandchildren Aniger Ross, LaToya Ross, Brandon Ross, Trevor Ross, Ayanah Johnson, Jervonte Degree and Amiri Johnson. Great grandchildren Akayla Ross, Sophia Ross and Alani Simpson. Her siblings who will cherish her memory Her sister, Shirley Ann McClinton Watson, brother, Elliott McClinton.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Washington Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday as well as at the residence, 103 Thamon Rd. Shelby.