Linda Ann Cornish

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO: https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=721062 A little over 63 years ago, on Friday, August 4, 1961, Marian Johnson-Cornish and her husband, Earl Cornish Sr., welcomed a daughter – LINDA ANN CORNISH – into their family. From the very beginning, Linda’s bright and loving presence illuminated every space she entered. That same light continued to shine through her life and was recognized and cherished by all who knew her. Linda was an exceptional student, filled with a deep curiosity for science that guided her professional path. She became a registered technologist in radiography, specializing in mammography. For nearly 30 years, she faithfully served patients at the University of Maryland Hospital and Bon Secours. Her dedication to her craft was matched by her compassionate spirit. Her patients valued her for her gentle, thorough, and caring approach. Even after her retirement around 2007, Linda’s passion for learning never waned. She kept her professional license current, with her most recent recertification completed in 2024, 40 years after first earning it in 1984. Service defined Linda’s life. She was a devoted daughter to her parents, lovingly cared for her grandmother, and was a thoughtful and prayerful aunt and godmother. She made sure that her nieces, nephews, and godchildren were supported, celebrated, and always knew how deeply she loved them. Though she was the youngest in her family, Linda often offered her wisdom to her older siblings, a sign of her love and devotion to them. Her dedication extended beyond her immediate family. Linda played a significant role in her extended family, including her contributions to the Taylor’s Island Family Reunion Committee, where she was especially known for bringing treats for the children. Children held a special place in Linda’s heart. Though she had none of her own, she poured her love into nurturing others. A faithful member of New Psalmist Baptist Church since the late 1980s, Linda was instrumental in the development of the Children’s Ministry. Her impact was so lasting that children she once served returned as adults to thank her and to ensure that she knew which of this new generation were theirs. Linda’s ministry at New Psalmist went far beyond children. She was actively involved in Mission and Outreach, the Food Distribution Ministry, the iServe Admin Team, and Tuesday Night Bible Study, facilitated by Deacon Stanley Hall. She remained committed to her church until illness prevented her participation in January 2025. Commitment was a defining trait of Linda’s life. She believed in doing things wholeheartedly. If she considered you a friend, it was a bond for life. Her steadfast friendships with Mardi Boykins, Brenda Shell, Jacqueline Thornton, Angela Davis, Roxann Green, Lisa Peels, and Ann Covington – lasting more than four decades – speak to her loyalty, love, and authenticity. Despite years of illness, Linda remained upbeat and never complained. She faced each day with quiet strength and dignity, continuing to engage in life as fully as possible. When it became clear that her time was limited, she found comfort in the loving companionship of her cousin Terri Moore and her devoted brother Earl, both of whom stood by her side to ensure she was never alone. Linda leaves behind her sister Earlene; her brother Earl; sister-in-law Beverley; nine nieces and nephews - Jamar, Ricardo, Shamia, Stephanie, Alexis, Emani, Elizabeth, Evan, and Emma; her beloved godchildren - Dennell, Tonnia (“Icy”), and Davonté; and many other relatives, friends, and church family who were touched by her life. On the morning of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Linda Ann Cornish was called from time into eternity. She leaves behind a legacy of love, service, faith, and quiet strength. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Linda Ann Cornish

August 4, 1961 - April 23, 2025