Mary Linda Lawrence Worley

LHS '65

? - February 16, 2026

Mary Linda Lawrence Worley passed away peacefully at her home in Orange Beach, Alabama, on Monday, February 16, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion that will live on through the many lives she touched.

Linda was the beloved wife of Larry Worley and a proud, devoted mother to her two sons, Jon (Danielle) and Jason (Lynn). Nothing brought her more joy than her family, especially her grandchildren-Clara, Jacob, Van, Nona and Juniper. She adored them more than anything and was never shy about sharing a story or proudly showing off their pictures to anyone who would listen. Being their "Nana" was one of the greatest joys of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis James and Mary Hortense Lawrence, and her brothers Lou, Johnny, Frank and Bill. She is survived by her siblings Susan Brewington (Tom), Diane Lowry (Ken) and Luke Lawrence (Cheryl), as well as her sisters-in-law Fran Lawrence and Phyllis Lawrence. Linda loved her brothers and sisters deeply and often recounted childhood stories filled with mischief, laughter, and her unmistakable sense of humor. She was also blessed with dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who will miss her warmth, wit, and genuine interest in their lives.

Linda will be remembered for her caring heart, quick wit, and the way she made people feel seen and loved. She had a gift for storytelling, a contagious laugh, and a deep appreciation for family and togetherness. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her.

Though she is no longer with us, Linda's love lives on in the memories shared, the stories told, and the family she cherished so dearly. She will never be forgotten.

The Celebration of Life for Linda will be held at the Church of Christ in Gulf Shores, AL, on March 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Orange Beach Fire Station #1 in Linda's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

The Wayback Machine

"Rhythm of the Rain"

The Cascades

1963

"Rhythm of the Rain" is a song performed by the Cascades, released in November 1962 in the US and on January 25, 1963 in the UK. It was written by Cascades band member John Claude Gummoe. On March 9, 1963, it rose to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent two weeks at number 1 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart. Billboard ranked the record as the number 4 song of 1963.

In the back of my mind I recall a musical assemby at Lee one time which featured a group who sang this song. I don't thin it was the original group but just a group doing a cover of the song. It was one of the programs where we all went to the auditorium for a special period. There were several of those types of assemblies during my time at Lee, and I only remember the content of a few of them. 

LEE LUNCH BUNCH

Classes of ‘64, ‘65, ‘66

Logan’s Roadhouse

Thursday, April 23, 2026

11:00 am

Thanks to the efforts of Judy Fedrowisch Kincaid and Ken Martz, we now have a reservation at Logan’s Roadhouse, one of our favorite restaurants for this group.

As we begin our sixteenth year of LLB, it has become apparent to most of us just how quickly the years are passing and most painfully as we lose our dear old friends and classmates. With that being said, I urge you all to make every effort to come, have a good lunch, and enjoy a little time with dear old friends. Hope to see you in April.

Patsy Hughes Oldroyd ’65 (256) 431-3396

Judy Fedrowisch Kincaid ’66 (256) 656-3667

Thanks to Carolyn Featheringill for sending me the announcement for Linda Lawrence. It is sad to lose another classmate.

Last Week's Questions, Answers, And Comments

Delores McBride Kilgore, LHS '66 , "Thank you."

Linda Kinkle Cianci, LHS ‘66, "While I remember fire drills at both East Clinton and Lee, the most memorable ones happened much later in life, in my fifties and sixties. The first, I had just finished early morning laps before showering and heading to my office at Vanderbilt, the sun just coming up. That dratted fire alarm went off in Memorial Gym and I had only seconds to grab my towel to wrap around my swimsuit before heading outside, in the cold. That time, I could only think about how late I would be for work. The second time, in my sixties, I had just finished swimming laps at the YMCA and was ready to shower - completely ready - when the alarm sounded and someone yelled, "everyone outside."  I managed to get to my locker to remove my purse & keys, but was caught in the act and ushered outside to the steps entering the pool ..... wearing nothing but a beach towel!  I was quite put-out with the staff for not allowing me to grab my clothes (or maybe at least slip my swimsuit back on), but, alas, they were just doing their job and protecting us.  Evidently it wasn't a drill, but rather a false alarm, as we had to wait for fire trucks to arrive, finding no fire nor the reason for the alarm, and an agonizing 30-40 minutes later everyone was allowed back in the building. This time I was fretting over the fact that I'd be very late getting back to our church for VBS check-out of a hundred kids (always one to push the clock, I thought I'd have enough time to get in my laps between morning check-in and check-out); and that if the building truly was on fire, I would be further ushered into the parking lot wearing nothing but that beach towel.  Priorities!"