Mrs. Linda Mayes Pope
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Mrs. Linda Mayes Pope

  • January 13, 1945 - October 26, 2011
  • San Diego, California
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“We are all so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Not sorry she no longer suffers. Linda's parents passed away fairly young too. She and Betty...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Christopher Kidd - Stony Creek, VA

“Dear Jack, James and Charles' We were saddened to hear of Linda's passing. She was such a wonderful spirit. and tho we didn't see much of her in...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Beverly Dewart-Thompson - CA

“My heart goes out to each of you. To Betty, Susan and Anne, my longtime friends; I know that Linda will forever be with you. You each were so lucky...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Betsy Anton - Richmond

“Linda was an exceptional teacher and mother, as well as a good friend. I always loved her level-headed approach to life and its issues. Her dry...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Patricia Crone - Morgan Hill, CA

“Linda's passing is a loss for all the family including us here on the Eastern Shore. I am so thankful for Betty & Linda's visit. Am glad my daughter...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Jane Floyd Dunton Turner - VA

“Mrs. Pope was a great math teacher, and a cool one at that. She both inspired and enlightened students in the classroom and beyond. Her eye-opening...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Luke O'Halloran - Boston, MA

“In 1983 I came to Francis Parker as a 10th grader, and Linda Pope was my math teacher that year. She was a memorable educator. In fact, she was one...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Daniel Printz - Del Mar, CA

“Mrs. Pope is one of the greats and my heart is broken to hear of her passing. James, my thoughts are with you, your bother and your dad. Thank you,...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Shaela Parrott

“Linda was old school...and that is about the best compliment any of us can get. She taught her students, including my son and daughter, with a...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Grant Lichtman - Poway, CA


Linda Mayes Pope of San Diego, California, ended her life's journey on October 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Greenaway Mayes and Dorothy Robbins Mayes, and her brother, John Greenaway Mayes II. She is survived by her beloved husband of forty one years, Jack W. Pope; her two sons, Charles W. Pope, and James S. Pope and wife, Amanda; three sisters, Anne S. Mayes, Susan C. Mayes, and Betty M. Hecht; a niece, Margaret Myrick Wittig, and a nephew, Joseph W. Hecht. Linda was a native of Virginia and moved to San Diego in 1972 where she led a life that focused on the love, nurturing, and support of others. She was an endearing wife, mother and sister. She was an outstanding educator and served on the faculty of the Francis Parker School for 24 years where she provided innovative and compelling education experiences for her students. She was a dedicated caregiver to her brother, John, for 25 years, and on his behalf, was an active volunteer in the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) and instrumental in the success of San Diego Special Olympics events over the years. There will be a memorial service at the El Camino Memorial- Pacific Beach Chapel, located at 4710 Cass St. San Diego, CA 92109, on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2:00PM. In Linda's memory, donations may be sent to the Mission Valley YMCA, Francis Parker School, Sharp Hospice, or a charity of choice. Linda's family would like to extend its sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to all those who supported her throughout her life and throughout her final days.