A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at the First Baptist Church in Nashville for Mrs. Brewer, 65, of Mt. Juliet. A graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and Middle Tennessee State University, College of Education, she died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.

She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Nashville and First Baptist Church, Charleston, MO where she served as Sunday School teacher, associate VBS Director and Women's Ministry Bible Study mentor.

Mrs. Brewer retired after 32 and a half years of faithful ministry with LifeWay Christian Resources (Baptist Sunday School Board) in the Sunday School Department, Conference Center Promotion Section, the Church Resources Division as a Curriculum Specialist and Network Partnership Consultant.

During her tenure she was awarded the highest employee recognition by receiving the Career of Excellance Award. In her retirement years she continued to serve the Kingdom of God, working with State Baptist Conventions, Associations, Churches and individuals. Linda's ministry and influence will continue on this earth while she embraces her rewards in Heaven.

Survivors include: her husband, the Reverend Michael W. Brewer of Charleston, MO; stepchildren Justin (Keelie) Brewer of Edgefield, SC, Jonathan David Brewer of Hilo, HI and Philip Michael Brewer of Murphysboro, IL; grandchildren James and Will Brewer; sisters-in-law Cheryl (James) Hamilton of Martinez, GA and Joan Brewer of Garden City, SC; close family friends and former co-workers of LifeWay Christian Resources (Baptist Sunday School Board), Nashville and beloved members of First Baptist Church, Charleston, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.L. and Lois Telford and by her aunt, Emma Jennings Armstrong.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Charleston's Global Missions and Ministry Team, P.O> Box 442, Charleston, MO 63834.

Watertown's Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (615) 237-9318 www.hunterfuneral.com