Linda Coburger Wilson

Linda Coburger Wilson, age 75, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at South Georgia Medical Center. A devoted educator, lifelong learner, loving mother, proud grandmother, and faithful friend, Linda lived her life with heart, humor, and purpose.

She was born on August 8, 1949, on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee to the late Henry “Hank” James Coburger and Colleen Loretta Cavanaugh Coburger—beginning her story in a place that would shape so much of her future. Raised in Pensacola, FL, she graduated from Escambia High School and returned to Tallahassee to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Florida State. She later received her Master’s degree in Special Education from Ohio University.

Linda’s teaching career began in the classrooms of Leon County Schools and spanned decades and state lines—from Ohio to North Carolina, North Georgia, Texas, and finally Valdosta, where she and her family settled in 1995. In every school she touched, Linda brought compassion, creativity, and a deep belief in every child’s potential. She spent 20 devoted years at Pine Grove Elementary before “retiring”—only to continue shaping young minds at St. John Catholic School.

Beyond the classroom, Linda was a woman of deep faith and connection. She was active in her church and the Council of Catholic Women (CCW), and she found joy and fellowship in bible study groups. She explored the world with the Happy Travelers Travel Club, always ready for the next adventure. A voracious reader and loyal Florida State fan, she never missed a chance to cheer on her team or dive into a good book.

Linda’s love and strength live on through her children: her son Ben Wilson and his wife Stephanie of Valdosta; her daughter Lauria Wilson and her wife Amanda of Lake Mary, FL; and her son Patrick Wilson, also of Lake Mary, FL. She was a proud grandmother to Shelby Wilson, Mackenzie Blevins, Kira Cook (Chase), and Eryn Nicole Wilson. She is also survived by her brother Michael Coburger and his wife Cecilia of Pensacola, FL, and her sister, Rosemary Minton of Gulfport, FL, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. She now reunites with her siblings David Coburger, Fallon Coburger, Maureen Wingard, Elizabeth Gutermuth, and her brother-in-law George Minton.

A visitation with rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at Carson McLane Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Robert Phillips officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Linda’s legacy by supporting causes dear to her heart: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.mclanecares.com.