Linnie Krisman

Linnie Lou Krisman, 85, of Damascus, died June 18, 2022.  She was the twelfth child of Rev. Gilmore and Linna DeWitt, born September 5, 1936, in Deer Park, Md.  She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Carl Krisman for 55 years.  He preceded her in death on October 24, 2009.

Among Linnie’s passions, shopping was her favorite, followed by reading, listening to music and going out to eat.  In her younger years she cared for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She attended Mt. Hope Christian Church.

Linnie is survived by her daughter, Lou Ann Evy, Damascus, MD; son Dale (Cindy) Krisman, Emporia, KS; sister, Dixie Wardrop, Frederick, MD; sister-in-law, Leona Krisman, Deer Park, MD.  Grandchildren include, Crystal (Dale) Crigger, Monrovia, MD; Cindy Eanes and Marlin Holt, Damascus, MD; Jordan Krisman, Emporia, KS; two great granddaughters: Makenzie and Kendra Crigger, and a great grandson, Desmond Holt, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband; sisters, Martha (Marston) Peabody, Winifred (John) Bowers, Virginia (Ted) Neach, Irene (Elmer) Gibson, Joan (Ray) Cupp, Anna (Frank) Cannon; brothers, Elwood (Eileen) DeWitt, Robert (Loretta) DeWitt, William DeWitt, and James (Ruby) DeWitt; brothers-in-law, Red Winters and David Wardrop; and son-in-law, Roger Evy.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 22 from 5 - 8 PM at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Mt. Airy.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the funeral home, Rev. Leon Dodson officiating.  The family will receive friends for an hour prior to services, from 10 - 11 AM.  Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Hope Christian Church Building Fund in care of Adele Day, 4324 Lynn Burke Rd., Monrovia, MD 21770.