In Honor of Linda Heath Peacock
LINDA’S OBITUARY
Linda Heath Peacock stepped into heaven at the age of 76 on August 15th, 2025 after a courageous 13-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, son, and daughters when she passed into Glory. She is survived by her husband of 55 years John Peacock; her son Trent Peacock and his wife Lacy; her daughter Amber Gaston; daughter Haley Cook and her husband Daniel; 8 Grandchildren, John David Peacock, Carson Peacock, Ben Gaston, Anna Kate Gaston, Brantley Gaston, Abigail Cook, Garrett Cook, and Lilly Grace Cook; along with her sister Debbie Carter and her husband Bob, and brother Roland Heath. She was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Douglas and Nell Heath.
God gave her a unique gift of loving others well. She did that in so many ways, starting with being an amazing wife and life companion to John. As a mom, she was a steady presence, always reminding her kids there was nothing they were going through that God could not handle. As much as she loved Johnny and the kids she adored her grandkids. She was constantly teaching them, playing games, pointing them to Jesus whether it be in Grammie camp or a random Tuesday. She wanted them to know that they were loved by her and Jesus. She loved to travel and was blessed to go to many countries in the world but the beach was her happy place. She was a loyal and trustworthy friend.
She was active at First Baptist Woodstock for over 50 years teaching girls Sunday School, participating in and teaching bible studies, going on numerous mission trips to Kenya, France, Honduras, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and was involved in every local Love Loud Dental event for at least 10 times. Linda touched countless lives through her kindness and her unwavering commitment to sharing her faith.
Linda loved to paint and had a special bond with the band of sisters that were in her paint class for 20+ years. She was a very accomplished painter and many people have been blessed by her paintings. Linda never met a stranger and made everyone feel known. Her home was an open door. She was a constant host, throwing parties, leading bible studies, or having the girls over. There was always a seat at her table whether she knew you for 5 minutes or lifetime she made you feel welcome.
Her cancer was not wasted. God used her time with cancer to share His love with so many on the same journey and also the staff. She would walk into the chemo room and it would take her 30 minutes to get to her chair for treatment because she had to speak to many of the people getting treatment and the nurses. Linda had the gift of making others feel safe to share their story and at each encounter she loved on them, prayed with them, reminded them they were loved by Jesus and gave out many devotionals (praying through cancer). She was dearly loved by many of the friends she met during this journey.
Linda gave of herself so generously and as a result impacted so many lives. She will be missed greatly. We are glad we have an eternity to share with her in our future.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Baptist Mobile Health Ministry through the Georgia Baptist Mission Board by mail to 4125 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005-4443.
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Published August 20, 2025