Linda Ann Witchell | Eastern North Carolina Now

November 23, 1957 – August 30, 2020

    Linda Ann Witchell, a resident of Washington, NC for more than 30 years, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, 2020.

    Linda was born in Stuttgart, Germany on November 23, 1957 to Barbara (Burstein) Katz and Barry Witchell who was stationed there with the U.S. Army. The young family soon returned to New York City where Linda grew up. Early ballet classes lead to 12 years of training in classical, modern, and jazz and a passion for all things dance. In addition to performing throughout her teens and 20s, she taught classes and picked up Israeli Folk Dancing.

    She was a strong student from a young age. She graduated from Hunter College High School in 1974 with a New York State Regents Scholarship and attended City College of New York as a Dance major before heading west to study at the California Institute of the Arts. She later returned to New York, graduating from New York University with a business degree.

    Summer jobs in Norfolk at the Virginia Stage Company and Tidewater Ballet ultimately resulted in her move to North Carolina in 1985 to be Marketing Director for the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival in High Point. Her move to Washington was a happy one. She quickly adjusted to life in a small town and became a proponent of all her new city had to offer, working as a consultant, and volunteering with seniors. Her favorite spot though was the beach in Ocracoke where she loved to visit with friends, go fishing, and enjoy the simple things. Linda was an amazing cook, a super thoughtful friend, and a genuinely kind person. She cared deeply about her friends and family and was quick to offer compassion to others.

    Linda was preceded in death by her parents and many friends over these last few years. She is survived by her siblings, Matthew Witchell and Abigail Witchell-Jorcino (Raul), five nieces and nephews, and dear friends near and far. Linda will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

    A memorial to celebrate her life which ended too soon will hopefully be held this summer at Ocracoke. To be kept up to date, send an email to awjorcino@gmail.com.
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