Mrs. Linda J. Southerland Jefferson age 69 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Sunday at Kindred North Fl. Hospital in Green Cove Springs, Fl. following an extended illness. Survivors include: 1 Son: Carlos Stripling of Douglas, Ga. 3 Daughters: Catherine Darlene Moore of Lakeland, Fl. Doris Rhymes and (Ronnie) of Fitzgerald, Ga. Patricia Heath of Willacoochee, Ga. 2 Brothers: Royce Southerland of Baxley, Ga. Rayburn Hutchins of Little Rock, Ark. 1 Sister: Judy Mallett of Conway, Ark. 22 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Jefferson will be held at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday at the Willacoochee Holiness Baptist Church with Rev. Adam Young and Rev. David Rowe officiating. The interment will follow in Live Oak Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 9 P. M. this evening at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga..