Linda DeCantis Graham, 61, of Richmond, died April 11, 2020 at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Henrico.
Linda was born August 5, 1958, in Washington, DC to the late D.P. and Wanda DeCantis. She was raised in Alexandria, VA, graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and went on to earn her B.A. in Drama from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Following college, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting while working full-time at Practicing Law Institute. She loved every minute of living in New York City. In the mid 80’s, following the birth of her daughter, she moved back to Richmond. She worked for Verizon Communications as a Management Executive, covering DC, VA, MD and WV, until her health began to deteriorate in 2009. She had a passion for life, loved the arts, enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing, fine dining, and most of all, her beloved pets.
Linda is survived by her devoted daughter, Erika S. Kaufman; two sisters, Debra L. DeCantis and Margaret D. (Mark) Wilhour; a brother, Tom DeCantis; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and her longtime companion, Charles “Chuck” Graham.
Her wishes were to be cremated and scattered at a place she loved, Diamond Shoals just off the coast of Cape Hatteras, NC.
Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home in Newport News is handling the arrangements.
And to Linda’s siblings and Chuck, and especially, her lovely daughter Erika…prayers, light & love.
One of a kind, beautiful & full of fun & wit. I’m glad we had 9 years of school, a few years in NYC & all these decades of friendship. I’m glad I saw you at the reunion. I only wish we’d seen each other more often. You’re a part of my history & I, and the world, will miss your spirit, your laugh & your wisecracks.
Tom, I am thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
My beautiful friend and partner in crime…I will always love you. You were a wonderful mother and friend. I’ll never forget you. Fly free…❤❤❤❤
Forever young, forever beautiful. My family, my friend, my heart. Taken too soon. RIP dear one.
Tom and Family: The entire Miller family has each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
So beautiful — gone too soon! Our hearts go out to Linda’s family and we offer our deepest sympathy to them on their loss. May she now Rest In Peace and be free of pain and suffering! Loved her so very much! Our thoughts and prayers will always be with her and her family.
My sincere condolences to the family. Sending Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.